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DescriptionEnvironmental health involves biological, chemical, and physical factors in the environment that affect human health.

Biological factors include bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that live in the air, water, and on food.

Chemical factors include pesticides, household cleaners, paints, glues, and gasoline.

Other factors include noise, vibration, extreme heat or cold, radiation, and toxic metals.

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