7 ways satellites help us stay healthy

2019-02-27 - Did you know satellites help keep us healthy? From measuring air pollution and monitoring air quality to identifying risk locations for diseases carried by mosquitos and ticks, here are just 7 of the many ways satellites contribute to our health. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency)

• Measure air pollution and monitor air quality
• Find urban areas where vulnerable populations are exposed to extreme heat
• Provide timely response and guide ground interventions during major epidemics such as Ebola
• Improve access to health care in remote regions via telemedicine
• Identify risk locations for diseases carried by mosquitos and ticks
• Monitor water quality in recreational waters
• Observe ozone depletion and UV radiation, which can cause cancer