Overview of Western Michigan University study abroad program to Ireland/Northern Ireland Summer 2021: Exploring Eco-Health in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Research has indicated a strong relationship between human health and exposure to the natural world. Eco-Health is an emerging field of study researching how the earth’s ecosystems affect human health, including changes in biological, physical, social and psychological functioning. This program presents an opportunity to explore the various ways in which nature applies to human health, addressing concepts of healthy places, health-promoting environments and programs across urban and rural spaces.
