Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine

Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine is a field focused on protecting the health of Navy personnel by managing environmental factors such as water quality, sanitation, and pest control. It involves preventing illness through measures like vaccination, hygiene practices, and monitoring of hazards like toxins or pollutants. This specialty ensures safe living and working conditions aboard ships and at bases, helping to reduce disease and improve overall health, readiness, and safety of sailors and Marines. It combines scientific expertise with practical efforts to create a healthy environment in challenging settings.