Environmental Data

When we think of the environment and how it impacts health, we tend to think of the earth and our natural environment - the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. Humans are connected and are a part of their natural environment. However, we may also spend a great deal of time in our homes, at work, in school, or in other buildings. We breathe indoor air, and consume or use household products, cosmetics, and medicines. Environmental hazards may include any chemicals or toxins we come into contact with that can cause harm. An example would be lead paint in the home or particulate matter in outdoor air. The presence of a hazard does not necessarily mean that health problems will occur, but at high levels it may cause a disease or other health problem. Although much progress has been made, there is still much work to be done. For example, other links remain unproven, such as the suspected link between different types of cancers and exposure to contaminants in our environment.

Environmental Public Health Tracking Core Conditions

• Agriculture
• Air Quality
• Radon
• Water Quality
• Weather & Climate

Other Environmental Health Conditions

• Chemical Exposures
• Hazardous Substances and Sites
• Indoor Air Quality
• Mercury
• Missouri Fish Advisories
• Motor Vehicle Emissions
• On Site Sewage Systems
• Pesticides
• Private Drinking Water
• Radiation Control
• Tobacco Smoke

Additional Resources

• Community & Infrastructure
• Health, Environment & Community Profiles
• Occupational Health
• Podcasts: Environmental Health Chat Link
• The EPA’s Enforcement & Compliance History Online (ECHO) State Dashboard for Missouri
• National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals New

Missouri Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) is a program within the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. EPHT is part of a network of people and information systems which delivers a core set of health, exposure, and hazards data, information summaries and tools to enable analysis, visualization and reporting of insights drawn from data. Those insights are intended to help data drive actions and improve community health.