May 2026

Journal of Environmental Health
Volume 88, Number 9

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Lower-income rural communities can face major challenges in managing household wastewater. This month’s cover article examined whether children in the Black Belt region of Alabama experience higher rates of health conditions associated with environmental exposure to fecal pathogens. A retrospective cohort study compared the prevalence of select health conditions between rural Alabama counties within and outside the Black Belt region, which is known for its widespread wastewater failures. Children in the Black Belt region had a significantly higher prevalence of anemia, sepsis, and asthma, but no significant difference was observed in rates of gastroenteritis, malnutrition, or pneumonia.

Table of Contents

Advancement of the Science

  • Child Health Outcomes Associated With Failing Wastewater Management in the Black Belt Region of Alabama
  • Enhancing Environmental Health Literacy and Reducing Indoor PM2.5 Through Accessible Interventions in Underserved Communities: A Pilot Study in Homewood, Pennsylvania
  • Bacteria Matter: Upgrading Food Service Hygiene Beyond Norovirus

Advancement of the Practice

  • A National Profile of Environmental Health Practice in Slovenia: Assessing the Impact of Curriculum Reform
  • Building Capacity: Building Capacity by Considering a Futurist’s View
  • Direct From AAS: The Quiet Skills of Strong Leaders in Environmental Health: Listening, Translating, and Connecting
  • Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services: Diarrhea and Swimming Still Don’t Mix
  • Spotlight on Success Stories From the Field: Strengthening Retail Food Programs Through Capacity Building and Collaboration in the Midwest

Advancement of the Practitioner

  • Environmental Health Calendar
  • JEH Quiz #6
  • Spotlight on NEHA Resources: NEHA Thrive

Your Association

  • President's Message: Guardians of Health: The Enduring Legacy of the Environmental Health Practice
  • Special Listing
  • NEHA 2026 AEC
  • NEHA News
  • NEHA Member Spotlight

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