Foundations of Professionalism and Civility Practice Test

Environmental quality in the places people live shapes health by exposing residents to pollutants and toxins. In the Neighborhood and Built Environment category, the focus is on the physical and environmental conditions of the area, including air and water quality, housing quality, safety, and access to spaces.

Quality of air and water is the clearest example because it directly reflects the environmental conditions of the neighborhood and built environment and has a direct impact on health outcomes. Rates of crime pertain more to safety and social context, living arrangements in the home describes household composition, and accessible outdoor spaces relate to opportunities and usability of the area rather than the environmental quality itself.