Social isolation is a social factor, not an environmental factor.

Air pollution can have a range of negative effects on the health of older adults, including increased risk of respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive decline.

Exercising outdoors on days with high air pollution levels can increase your exposure to air pollution.

Water pollution can have a range of negative effects on the health of older adults, including increased risk of gastrointestinal problems, kidney disease, and neurological problems.

Eating fish that are high in mercury can increase your exposure to mercury, which is a water pollutant.

Extreme temperatures can have a range of negative effects on the health of older adults, including increased risk of heat stroke and hypothermia, cardiovascular problems, and respiratory problems.

Exercising outdoors in extreme temperatures can increase your risk of heat stroke or hypothermia.

Social isolation can have a range of negative effects on the health of older adults, including increased risk of depression and anxiety, cognitive decline, and physical inactivity.

Isolating older adults from others to protect them from illness can actually increase their risk of social isolation and its negative health effects.

To promote healthy aging in the context of the environment, it is important to reduce exposure to environmental hazards, promote social engagement, and encourage physical activity.

Air pollution, water pollution, and extreme temperatures are all examples of environmental hazards that can affect healthy aging.

Social engagement can promote healthy aging by reducing the risk of depression and anxiety, helping to maintain cognitive function, and increasing physical activity levels.

Physical activity can promote healthy aging by helping to maintain muscle mass and strength, improving cardiovascular health, and reducing the risk of falls.

Air pollution, water pollution, and extreme temperatures are all challenges to promoting healthy aging in the context of the environment.

Reducing exposure to environmental hazards, promoting social engagement, and encouraging physical activity are all ways to overcome the challenges to promoting healthy aging in the context of the environment.