The Ministry of the Environment launched the “Japan Environment and Children’s study (JECS)” nationwide in January 2011. Its mission is to determine the effects of environmental factors on child health.

The Hokkaido study on Environment and Children’s Health is an ongoing cohort study that began in 2002.

Therefore, since SBS/SHS problems contribute to IAQ, we are continuing to conduct epidemiological studies in homes involving both environmental monitoring and questionnaires.

Our research group on support network for the elderly has carried out long-term prospective cohort studies since 1991

This division is in charge of national and international dissemination of our research findings and strengthening of our collaboration with research centers within the university and beyond.

CEHS officially designated as WHO Collaborating Center for Environmental Health and Prevention of Chemical Hazards in April of 2015.

Inter-Graduate School Class “Health, Society and Environment”