Environmental stressors are different factors from our surrounding environments that impact our health and wellbeing, by increasing the risk of chronic diseases and mortality rates. Stressors include air and noise pollution, which are two of the largest environmental risks to our health.
The disease burden in a population caused by exposure to an environmental stressor is called the environmental burden of disease. By measuring this, we can estimate how much of the total disease burden in a population is caused by specific environmental risk factors. It can also help us to better understand the socioeconomic burden by identifying which communities are at greater risk. This information can serve to inform policymakers to take action on the biggest threats to our health.
BEST-COST is using the environmental burden of disease to evaluate the impact of interventions, for more informed actions in policy and research. Watch our new video to learn more.
