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Case Studies in Environmental and Planetary Health

Competencies and Frameworks

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Rosemary M. Caron, PhD, MPH

Marissa Venn, MPH, MA

Semra A. Aytur, PhD, MPH

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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 

  • Instructor Resources include an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, and more  

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Contents

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

Authors

Rosemary M. Caron, PhD, MPH, Director, Graduate Operations, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH

Marissa A. Venn, MPH, MA, Health Scientist, J.S. Held LLC, Carlsbad, CA

Semra A. Aytur, PhD, MPH, Epidemiologist; Professor, Health Management and Policy, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH

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Product Details
  • Release Date: September 29, 2025
  • Paperback / softback
  • 411 Pages
  • Trim Size: 7in x 10in
  • Number of Illustrations: 44
  • ISBN: 9780826179968
  • eBook ISBN: 9780826179975
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