“In its broadest sense, environmental health comprises those aspects of human health, disease, and injury that are determined or influenced by factors in the environment. This includes not only the study of the direct pathological effects of various chemical, physical, and biological agents, but also the effects on health of the broad physical and social environment, which includes housing, urban development, land-use and transportation, industry, and agriculture.”

                                                —  Healthy People 2010,

                                                                U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

CUPA, as an urban center for excellence, studies behavioral health issues and, with its community partners, effects health policy issues via health planning. Health planning encompasses much more than just system delivery. Local, state, and federal policies affect the built environment, the social environment, and health behaviors in the communities that CUPA serves.

For additional information on the Center for Urban and Public Affairs or conducting your own health research and planning project, please contact:

Lisa Arose

Center for Urban & Public Affairs

Wright State University

225 Millett Hall

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.

Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone: 937-775-3379

FAX: 937-775-2422

E-mail: lisa.arose@wright.edu

 

Jane Dockery

Center for Urban & Public Affairs

Wright State University

225 Millett Hall

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.

Dayton, OH 45435-0001

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