Study GUIDE : ES Chapter 9 - Environmental Health

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What are chemical hazards present outdoors?

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Chemical hazards can be found in the air, land, and water.

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What are environmental hazards that result from where we live and our lifestyle choices?

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Social hazards are environmental hazards that arise from our living conditions and lifestyle choices.

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Can viruses be treated using antibiotics?

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No, viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics.

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What is the lifetime probability of developing lung cancer for smokers compared to nonsmokers?

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The lifetime probability of developing lung cancer is 40 times greater for smokers than for nonsmokers.

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What type of analysis determines the risk of developing health issues?

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Risk assessment is the analysis that determines the likelihood of developing health issues.

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What is an example of a social hazard that can't be easily controlled?

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Pollution from a factory near your house is an example of a social hazard that is difficult to control.

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Define environmental health.

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Environmental health is the branch of public health that focuses on how the environment influences human health.

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What are physical hazards?

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Physical hazards are environmental factors that can cause harm, such as natural disasters or accidents.

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What are biological hazards?

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Biological hazards are pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause diseases.

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What is risk management?

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Risk management involves strategies to minimize or control risks to health and safety.