Centre for Environment Health launched by PHF, TISS

Q.  Which joint initiative has been launched by TISS and PHF?
- Published on 23 May 16

a. Centre for Environment Research
b. Centre for Environment Health
c. Centre for Environment Welfare
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Centre for Environment Research
 
The ‘Centre for Environmental Health‘ to assess the impact of environment-related problems like air pollution, climate change, pesticide use and sanitation on health, was launched by Union Minister JP Nadda.
  • A joint initiative of the Public Health Foundation of India and the Tata Institute of Social Science, the centre will conduct research across a range of environmental health issues, including chemical exposure, water and hygiene.
  • Its mandate also includes capacity-building, advocacy, outreach and remedial issues.
  • With a million species facing extinction and Arctic region experiencing ice free summer by 2040, environment health has become increasingly important

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