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What is the cornerstone in public health according to the text?
What is the cornerstone in public health according to the text?
What percentage of the global burden of disease is attributed to preventable environmental hazards?
What percentage of the global burden of disease is attributed to preventable environmental hazards?
What is defined as the science and practice of identifying, evaluating, and eliminating exposures to environmental hazards?
What is defined as the science and practice of identifying, evaluating, and eliminating exposures to environmental hazards?
What is a leading cause of the spread of many preventable diseases according to the text?
What is a leading cause of the spread of many preventable diseases according to the text?
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What is an example of different air pollutants mentioned in the text?
What is an example of different air pollutants mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Environmental Health
- The cornerstone of public health is preventing environmental hazards.
- Preventable environmental hazards attribute to 25% of the global burden of disease.
- Environmental health is defined as the science and practice of identifying, evaluating, and eliminating exposures to environmental hazards.
- Inadequate waste management is a leading cause of the spread of many preventable diseases.
- Examples of air pollutants include particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide.
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Test your knowledge of global environmental challenges, pollution, waste disposal, and sustainability in this quiz. Learn about the impact of preventable environmental hazards on public health and the spread of diseases due to climate change. Explore key concepts from Dr. Sarah Sonbol's lecture on environmental health and understand the importance of a safe and clean environment for overall well-being.
