Case Studies in Environmental and Planetary Health
Competencies and Frameworks
Rosemary M. Caron, PhD, MPH
Marissa Venn, MPH, MA
Semra A. Aytur, PhD, MPH
Confront Climate Change, Exposure, and Inequities—See How Public Health, Partnerships, and Policy are Transforming Environmental Health!
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Build real-world skills in environmental and planetary health. Through 16 compelling case studies, this interdisciplinary text helps students understand and address the most pressing environmental health challenges of our time. Grounded in core environmental competencies, each chapter bridgesfoundational science with practical application, preparing learners for collaborative, solution-focused roles in public health and environmental fields. Know, use and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect—an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.
Key Features:
Features 16 detailed case studies on issues like climate change, pollution, One Health, environmental justice, and sustainable development
Equips students with the competencies, frameworks, and problem-solving skills needed to lead in environmental and planetary health fields
Includes scenario-based discussion questions and learning activities to promote critical thinking and real-world application
Led by experts across public health, environmental science, policy, and engineering, offering diverse, interdisciplinary insights
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Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Instructor Resources
PART 1: GEOSPATIAL ISSUES
Chapter 1. Water Crisis in Flint, Michigan: The Impact of Lead Contamination
Chapter 2. Critical Emergency Response to the Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Chapter 3. Transboundary Environmental Challenges: The Tijuana River Crisis
Chapter 4. Grassroots Advocacy for Environmental Justice in New Hampshire
PART 2: METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORKS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANETARY HEALTH
Chapter 5. Using Measures of Social, Economic, and Ecological Health to Understand Community Resilience
Chapter 6. Intersection of Equity, Environment Health, and Mental Well-being
Chapter 7. The COVID-19 Pandemic, the Exposome, and the Anthropocene Era
Chapter 8. Integrating Climate Justice, Resilient Communities, Food Security, and Sustainable Practices
PART 3: HOLISTIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTERACTIONS
Chapter 9. Influence of the Environment on Positive Youth Development
Chapter 10. Impact of Blue Spaces on Environmental and Public Health
Chapter 11. Integrating One Health Principles in Environmental Health Strategies
Chapter 12. Advancing Environmental Health through Climate Justice Initiatives
PART 4: INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGAGEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANETARY HEALTH
Chapter 13. Role of Healthcare in Addressing Climate Change
Chapter 14. Contributions of Nursing to Planetary Health
Chapter 15. Connection between Occupational Health and Environmental Health
Chapter 16. Impact of Housing and Community Development on the Health Ecosystem
Glossary
Case Studies and Environmental Health Competencies
Planetary Health Education Framework Categories
Index
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- Release Date: September 29, 2025
- Paperback / softback
- 411 Pages
- Trim Size: 7in x 10in
- Number of Illustrations: 44
- ISBN: 9780826179968
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