Health educators address issues such as AIDs, drug and alcohol abuse, smoking, exercise, and nutrition. They assess community needs, coordinate resources, and identify ways to accomplish the health objectives, plan meetings and conferences, and train other health professionals and volunteers. Environmental specialists are involved in the overall environmental quality of a community. They are concerned with enforcement of local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards related to sanitation of food, milk, sewage and waste disposal, housing, and institutional environments. They inspect facilities at recreational areas, nursing homes, schools, restaurants, homes, apartments, and other community and public locations.
Statistics deals with the collection, analysis, and presentation of numerical data.
Biostatisticians design studies and process data from surveys and experiments in the health field. They use computers extensively in their work. They work closely with other health professionals as they plan and conduct the research. The results of these studies are often very important in reducing the morbidity and mortality caused by diseases or disorders.