Dear Phase 3 Students of Atılım Univ. Medical School
All medical students,
Medical residents in different branches
Allied health staff
General public and Media,

On 15th March 2024, we conducted a 3 hours lecture for Phase 3 Students of Atılım Univ. Medical School with a subject of “Systematic Approach to Enviromental Health“

Here is the 51 slides PDF file (6 MB) :
Systematic Approach to Enviromental Health

Some important reminders for all..
10 key points that should be emphasized in a systematic approach to environmental health…

1.Risk Assessment : Begin by assessing the risks associated with environmental factors. Identify potential hazards and evaluate their impact on human health.
2.Exposure Pathways : Understand how humans come into contact with environmental agents. Consider air, water, soil, and food as pathways for exposure.
3.Chemical Exposure : Investigate chronic low-dose chemical exposures. These can have adverse health effects, especially when widespread or affecting vulnerable populations.
4.Epidemiological Studies : Rely on systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMAs) to examine associations between chemical exposures and health outcomes. Ensure clear study questions and sound methods for reevealing causal relationships.
5.Data Extraction : Properly extract relevant data from studies.
Pay attention to exposure heterogeneity and other biases.
6. Policy Implications : Integrate policy implications into SRMAs (Systematic Reviews & Meta Analysis). Consider how findings impact public health decision-making.
7. Population Size : Many studies involve large populations. Understand the implications of findings at this scale.
8. Positive Associations : Note that associations are often positive and statistically significant. Investigate potential causality.
9. Guidelines : Develop and adopt EH-specific SRMA (Systematic Reviews & Meta Analysis) guidelines. These will strengthen tools for decision-makers.
10. Translation to Practice : Translate up-to-date scientific research into accessible evidence for risk assessment, policy formulation, and individual health behaviors.

• Remember that a systematic approach ensures rigorous evaluation and
  informed decision-making in environmental health.

With respect and love. 20th March 2024, Ankara

Prof. Dr. Ahmet SALTIK MD, BSc, LLM
Atılım Univ. Medical School, Dept. of Public Health
BSc in Political Sciences & Public Administration
LLM in Health Law
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