This article presents and discusses the area of environmental health with special emphasis to the relation between production, environment and health. The discussion comprises historical aspects a particular approach to conceptual and methodoligcal questions, the scientific results of developed studies and the production of knowledge in the area. It also comprises a brief description of recommended basic actions for the mitigation prevention and control of environmental situations potencially harmful to health as well as of the proper health hazards and effects.
Environmental Health; Occupational Health; Environment; Public Health; Prevention
