National Center for Environmental Health
CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) plans, directs, and coordinates a program to protect the American people from environmental hazards. We promote a healthy environment and prevent premature death, avoidable illness and disability caused by non-infectious, non-occupational environmental and related factors. We are especially committed to safeguarding the health of people who are at increased/higher risk–such as people from racial and ethnic minority groups, people with lower socioeconomic status, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities – from environmental hazards.
A-Z Index
Protect children from exposure to lead in metal and plastic toys.
See how the Tracking Network empowers people to use data and tools to take public health action.
Learn about the risks and benefits of common medical imaging procedures.
As you prepare to set your clocks back one hour, remember to check the batteries in your CO detector.
Learn what CDC is doing to prevent the health effects of a changing climate.
- Air Quality
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- Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
- Nutritional Indicators
- Radiation Emergencies
- Radiation and Your Health
- Research (e.g., Biomonitoring, Genetics, Laboratory Quality Assurance)
- Safe Water
- Vessel Sanitation
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can be Deadly
CO poisoning can happen anytime, but it often occurs when people use portable generators during power outages or when they heat their homes in unsafe ways. This winter, take some time to learn how you can stay safe from CO poisoning.
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