A growing body of evidence demonstrates that ecosystems can provide protection from natural and man-made hazards, and promote healthful behaviors. This EnviroAtlas tool demonstrates the scientific evidence for linkages between human health and the benefits provided by Nature, or ecosystem services.
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Eco-Health Relationship Browser Fact Sheet (PDF)(2 pp, 656 K)
Designed to encourage exploration, the Eco-Health Browser interactively displays the linkages between selected ecosystems, ecosystem services, and health outcomes.