Environmental Medicine

Conditions Investigated by Environmental Medicine Programs

What types of conditions do environmental medicine programs investigate?

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health has identified the following conditions as being caused or affected by environmental factors. These, and other, conditions are under investigation for information that will lead to new evaluation procedures, prevention protocols, and treatment plans.

allergies and asthma
birth defects
cancer
dermatitis
emphysema
fertility problems
goiter
heart disease
immune deficiency diseases
job-related illnesses
kidney diseases
lead poisoning
mercury poisoning
nervous system disorders
osteoporosis
pneumoconiosis
Queensland fever
reproductive disorders
sunburn and skin cancer
tooth decay
uranium poisoning
vision problems
waterborne diseases
xeroderma pigmentosa
yusho poisoning
zinc deficiency/zinc poisoning