PPT-Chapter 17 Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Hannah Monteiro 1 st period 171 What Major Health Hazards Do We Face Risk Are Usually Expressed as Probabilities A risk is the probability of suffering harm from hazard that can cause injury disease economic loss or . During an asthma attack airways become inamed making it hard to breathe Asthma attacks can be mild moderate or serious and even life threatening Symptoms of an asthma attack include Coughing Shortness of breath or trouble breathing Wheezing Tightne . ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. ERADICATING A PARASITIC NIGHTMARE. Human health is intricately . linked to the environment. ERADICATING A PARASITIC NIGHTMARE. Human health is intricately . linked . to the environment. Asthma Stats Health Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects Frequent use of q uick - relief medication among persons with active asthma * Frequent use of q uick - relief medication &# And . How save our planet?. Environmentalists say the air in a modern apartment 4 times dirtier than the outside, and 7 times more toxic. The main source of pollution - finishing materials and . furniture.. Rajeshwar. . reddy. . intern. DEFINITION . CONTENTS. According to WHO & ILO. . . “. The promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations – total health of all at work. 28. Occupational Health. J. Carley MSN, MA, RN, CNE. Fall, . 2009. (Reuters) . Shanxi Province Coal Miner. Occupational Health Nursing. The specialty practice that focuses on the promotion, prevention, and restoration of health within the context of a safe and healthy environment. . Introduction. Eskedar. . Tafete. (. AAiT. - CEED). Course content. Chapter 1: . Introduction. Chapter 2: . Concepts of Ecology and Natural Resources . Chapter 3: . Material & Energy Balance . Chapter 4: . County of Ventura Environmental Health Division Supervising Environmental Health Specialist Cal State University Northridge BS Environmental & Occupational Health President@ceha.org Graciela Garcia IN environment.  is the sum of all the conditions surrounding us that influence life. . conditions include living organisms as well as nonliving components such as soil, temperature, and the availability of water. Curriculum Overview. Steve Taylor, RG, PhD, Professor of Geology. Earth and Physical Science Department. Introduction. ES420 Med Geo Class Format. Thematic Topics. Conclusion. INTRODUCTION. Medical Geology: the study of the impacts of geologic. By Dr. Khalid El Tohami. Objectives . At the end of the session the student should be able to:. To assess the hazards from different environmental factors . (. cont. ). Describe . special features of environmental epidemiology. Principles. Communicating Results and. Intervention Strategies. Healthy Home Environmental Assessment Principles. Initial contact and collection of information. Establish a clear purpose for the assessment. INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH. . OBJECTIVES: . At the end of this session the participants should be able to conceptualize:. -health in its physical, mental, social and spiritual context.. -e.  . Division of Environmental Health Epidemiology. Bureau of Epidemiology. Pennsylvania Department of Health. Objective. Identify information and resources available to K-12 educators for effectively teaching environmental health .