Symma Finn|Liam O?Fallon
The Emergence of Environmental Health Literacy—From Its Roots to Its Future Potential
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences|National Institutes of Health|National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences|National Institutes of Health
environmental health literacy ehl coalescing new subdiscipline combines key principles procedural elements fields risk communication health literacy environmental health sciences ehs communications research safety culture disciplines contributed unique expertise perspectives development ehl since 1992 national institute environmental health sciences niehs contributed evolution ehl seeks stimulate scientific advancement rigorthe principal objective article stimulate conversation advance research ehlin article propose definition conceptual framework ehl describe ehl social historical context identify complementary fields domains ehl defined implemented outline research agenda extensive reviews web literature searches indicate concept ehl evolving rapidly definitions scope inquiry although several authors outlined different frameworks believe nuanced model based blooms taxonomy better suited ehl future research areawe posit ehl potentially benefit conduct outcomes communityengaged health disparities ehs research ensure translation research findings lead greater understanding specific risks reduction exposures improvement health outcomes individuals communities provide four recommendations advance work ehl