the goal of Environmental health is to "Promote health for all _______________."
through a healthy environment
The objectives of Healthy People
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indoor air quality
Which are included in the 3 P's?
Pollution
Poverty
Population
Which infectious pandemics may be consequences of crowding?
Avian Influenza (H5N1) and Swine Flu (H1N1)
Swine Flu (H1N1) and Avian Influenza (H5N1)
Hazardous agents include all except
Influenza
Environmental Risk Transition is defined as changes in ____________ that happen as a consequence of ___________ __________ in the less developed regions of the world.
environmental risks; economic development
After transition which environmental problems will take hold?
Acid rain precursors
ozone-depleting chemicals
greenhouse gases
Causes of population growth are
increase in fertility, reductions in mortality, and migration
check all that are consequences of population increase
overtaxing carrying capacity
loss of biodiversity
food insecurity
urbanization
environmental health addresses all the _____, ______, and ___________ factors external to the person, and all the related factors impacting behaviors
physical
chemical
biological
Referred to as "the father of medicine" and emphasized influence of the environment on people's health
hippocrates
Ancient Romans developed the first ______________________.
infrastructure for maintaining public health
Ancient Romans would
transport water and sewage
had communal baths
had heating devices for water and for rooms
Industrial Hygienist are responsible for
control of hazards that may affect workers and the community
Toxicologists...
specialize in the effects of toxic chemicals on the environment and living creatures
environmental health inspectors
monitor and enforce government regulations
environmental health inspectors include...
pollution inspectors, noise inspectors, and water quality inspectors
Food inspectors are involved with the
cleanliness and safety of foods and beverages consumed by the public
Vector control specialists
enforce public health laws, sanitary codes, and regulations related to the spread of disease by vectors
Researchers/ research analysts...
conduct basic research on the risks associated with exposures to specific hazards and statistical analyses of impact on humans
Occupational health physician/ nurse is
-involved with prevention and treatment of occupationally related illness
-investigates hazards in the work environment
-conducts health education programs
-develops procedures for abatement of hazards
An environmental lawyer provides ____ ____ _____ ____.
Assists in the formulation of _________ ________
May be involved in __________ concerning ___________________
put to government agencies; environmental policies; litigation; environmental health problems [Show Less]