Hlt 3306: Ch 1-2 questions and answers 100% correct

Hlt 3306: Ch 1-2 questions and answers 100% correct the goal of Environmental health is to "Promote health for all _______________." through a healthy environment The objectives of Healthy People 2020 include all except... 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