Environmental Influences on Health & Disease

One-fourth of all diseases – and most injuries – are caused by environmental factors. Many more are influenced by environment.

Diet, drugs, toxins and physical activity greatly influence risk and progress of conditions like:

• Arthritis
• Brain function
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Lung disease
• Obesity
• Orthopedic injuries

At Sanford Research, we study how environmental factors influence cellular function and human disease. We also study how physical activity and nutrition improve health and well-being.

We work to understand these processes from conception to adulthood.

The Environmental Influences on Health and Disease group is home to:

• Sanford Sports Science Institute