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Alyssa M Indelicato1, Travis R Hobart2
1Department of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, The Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, 766 Irving Avenue, 2260B Weiskotten Hall, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA.
Abstract:
The environment in which people live, work, and play is a key dimension of health, with environmental exposures contributing significantly to a wide range of adverse health outcomes. Despite strong evidence linking these exposures to disease, primary care physicians underscreen for related risks, resulting in missed opportunities for prevention and early intervention. Conditions such as lead poisoning and asthma are prevalent examples of environmentally mediated illnesses where gaps in screening persist. Strengthening screening in primary care is essential. Although certain barriers exist, guidelines and available resources can support the effective integration of environmental health considerations into routine primary care practice.
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