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At every age, cleaner air means better health ❯

Tiny pollution particles can cause major health problems. DEOHS research shows how to minimize your risk.

  • Air quality & health
  • Disaster resilience with an equity focus ❯

    DEOHS will partner with two South Seattle communities to help them prepare for future disasters and climate change impacts while addressing environmental injustice 

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  • Congratulations to our Husky 100 award winner ❯

    MS student Yoni Rodriguez was selected for the award, honoring 100 students making the most of their time at the UW

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  • Decoding the science ❯

    DEOHS PhD student Nancy Carmona on making her air pollution research accessible to non-scientists: “I want people to see they can take action”

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  • Meet our students and alumni ❯

    Learn about innovative, student-led research and the remarkable careers of DEOHS graduates

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    Close-up photo of Megumi Matsushita smiling outside in front of a bush.

    Advocating for health equity and antiracism

    DEOHS Outstanding PhD Student Megumi Matsushita explores how toxic metals affect the brain

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    The Seattle skyline on a foggy or smokey day with the freeway leading into it

    At every age, cleaner air means better health

    Tiny pollution particles can cause major health problems. Our research shows how to minimize your risk.

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    A man in a blue striped shirt poses against a white wall.

    Guardian of workers

    Amalawa Aiwekhoe named 2022 DEOHS Outstanding Undergraduate Student

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    A two-part image shows a man in a white lab coat conducting an experiment on a cooking pot in a lab. The second image shows a traditional Afghan pressure cooker.

    Lead in imported cookware

    New study reveals lead in some imported aluminum cookpots could contribute to lead poisoning in children

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    Our department helps create sustainable communities where everyone has access to clean air, clean water, safe food and safe workplaces.

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    DEOHS Newsroom

    Discrimination is breaking people’s hearts
    May 17, 2022 | Scientific American | Featured: Joel D. Kaufman View

    Study finds cleaner air leads to more Atlantic hurricanes
    May 11, 2022 | Associated Press | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi View

    Extreme heat can be deadly. Here’s how to stay safe.
    May 5, 2022 | BuzzFeed | Featured: Jeremy J Hess, Kristie L. Ebi View

    Climate change could make pollen season a lot worse in the NW
    May 3, 2022 | KUOW | Featured: Fiona Lo, DEOHS postdoctoral researcher View

    Environmental Health Perspectives at 50 — keeping pace with evolving science
    May 2, 2022 | NIEHS Environmental Factor | Featured: Joel D. Kaufman View

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