Environmental Health
  • Extreme Heat
    Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather

  • Grant Opportunity
    Public Health Support for Brownfield/Land Reuse and Legacy Sites in the Area of Concern (AOC) for the Great Lakes

  • Washington, D.C. Blood Lead Test Levels
    Important update about lead in water.

  • CDC Transportation Recommendations
    CDC Recommendations for Improving Health through Transportation Policy gives specific recommendations for including the consideration of public health within transportation issues.

  • CDC Adds Birth Defects Data to the Environmental Public Health Tracking Network
    CDC has added new data to the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network (Tracking Network)! The Tracking Network now includes data on birth defects for four states. And to provide a more complete picture of environmental health in the United States, CDC has also updated some of the original datasets on the Tracking Network, such as information on childhood lead poisoning, drinking water quality, asthma, and heart attacks. Visit the Tracking Network to learn more about the data that are now available.

  • Earth Month 2010: It's Easy Being Green!
    During the month of April, Earth Month, Earth Day, and National Environmental Education Week are all observed. Safer healthier people depend on a healthy environment, so learn what you can do to go green!

  • Healthy Community Design
    Community design directly affects your health. Choose to live in communities that encourage physical activity as part of your daily routine. Join with your neighbors to make your community as healthy as possible.

  • Spring Weather
    Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, and Floods: Prepare Now for Unpredictable Spring Weather

  • Environmental Public Health Tracking Network Adds Reproductive and Birth Outcomes Data and Modeled Air Data
    The Environmental Public Health Tracking Network (Tracking Network) now includes data on three reproductive and birth outcomes. And to provide more accurate and complete air quality data for the entire country, the Tracking Network has also added modeled air data. Visit the Tracking Network to learn more about the new reproductive and birth outcomes data and the modeled air data.

  • Earthquake in Haiti
    Info About the Earthquake in Haiti

  • California Storms
    Stay Safe in the Storm. Info about floods, mudslides, and tornadoes.

  • Environmental Public Health Tracking Network Adds Cancer Data
    The Environmental Public Health Tracking Network just added cancer data for 34 states and the District of Columbia. With the inclusion of these states, the Tracking Network now contains some cancer data for 42 states and Washington, D.C. Data for an additional 5 types of cancer were also added. Check out the complete list on the Tracking Network’s cancer page.

  • Be Aware of Lead Hazards in Some Holiday Toys
    The holidays are here, and that means many toys will be given as gifts this season. While new toys are fun, parents should be aware of potential lead hazards associated with some toys and toy jewelry. Review these important facts to keep your loved ones safe this holiday season.

  • National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals
    The Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals is the most comprehensive assessment to date of the exposure of the U.S. population to chemicals in our environment.

  • Climate Change and Health
    Essential public health services are key to preventing injuries and illnesses, enhancing public health preparedness, and reducing the risk from climate change.

  • Drywall News
    Agencies Release Initial Drywall Findings.

  • Environmental Health Internship
    Summer 2010 Opportunities.

  • PCBs
    Are there risks from PCBs in your environment?

  • CDC's Response to Imported Drywall
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are working to find out if health risks are posed from imported drywall.

  • CDC Launches National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network
    CDC is proud to announce the launch of the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network (Tracking Network) at http://www.cdc.gov/ephtracking. Come explore the Tracking Network today!