Environmental influences on population health is a major concern for public health professionals. One "captive" audience for education about the impact of the environment on health is composed of college students. Perspectives on the hazards from air pollution and global warming illustrate a variety of scientific theories for current and future health impacts. These perspectives are offered by geologists, geographers, anthropologists, biologists and health policy experts as well as public health specialsts. College students need to learn more about these varying perspectives in an environment that allows discussion and integration of environmental health knowledge into their personal lifestyles. Such a course was offered at the presenters' institution with an interdiciplinary approach with successful student recruitment and involvement in a variety of environmental issues.
Learning Objectives: 1. Describe courses which can be offered by Schools of Nursing to college students in the area of environmental health. 2. Articulate the interdisciplinary faculty process with other college faculty to offer such courses. 3. Evaluate the outcomes of environmental health courses offered by nursing and other faculty as interdisciplinary classes and programs
Keywords: Air Pollutants, Climate
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.