Exploring The Role of Environmental Health in the Private Sector

Authors

  • Avianna Nara Ayai Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Imelda Sonia Biajin Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Millty Sirinjan Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Nur Alia Abdul Halim Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Putri Nurshahira Abdul Rapar Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Siti Zubaidah Abdul Karib Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Noor Haziqah Kamaludin Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Subramaniam Karuppannan Malaysian Association of Environmental Health
  • Roszita Ibrahim Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Zaleha Md Isa Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Salina Hang Jebat Enviroverks (M) Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Farah Ayuni Shafie Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Keywords:

health risk, industry, health impacts

Abstract

Aligning economic growth with sustainable development is a significant concern for countries committed to the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Environmental health issues, such as exposure to
environmental chemicals and increasing levels of particulate matter, as well as urban health and several other
related issues, must be addressed to achieve the UN SDGs. Therefore, it is crucial for countries to prioritize and
utilize the expertise of environmental health practitioners and roles in the private sector. The objective of this
article is to emphasize the importance of environmental health in the private sector. A Focus Group Discussion
was conducted among experts to delve into the roles of environmental health practitioners and discuss various
environmental health issues and challenges within the private sector. The discussion revealed three key points:
(1) Environmental health roles vary across different fields, (2) Benefits and challenges associated with
implementing environmental policies, and (3) The costs associated with environmental health. Overall, this article
highlights that the presence of environmental health practitioners, and their roles may expand in the private sector,
despite certain limitations in implementing the environmental health policies and associated costs.

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Published

22-07-2023

How to Cite

Ayai, A. N. ., Biajin, I. S. ., Sirinjan, M. ., Abdul Halim, N. A. ., Abdul Rapar, P. N. ., Abdul Karib, S. Z. ., Kamaludin, N. H. ., Karuppannan, S. ., Ibrahim, R. ., Md Isa, Z. ., Hang Jebat, S. ., & Shafie, F. A. . (2023). Exploring The Role of Environmental Health in the Private Sector . MAEH Journal of Environmental Health, 5(1), 1–4. Retrieved from https://www.jurnal.maeh4u.org.my/index.php/home/article/view/46

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): MAEH Journal of Environmental Health (MJEH): Urban Environment And Public Health: Assessing Risks And Implementing Solutions Series

Section

Articles