Historical Development of Environmental Health Practitioner Quiz

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Which of the following may be alternate names for environmental health professionals?

Environmental Health Officers (correct)

Environmental Conservationists

Environmental Policy Analysts

Environmental Science Teachers

In the United Kingdom, what is the minimum educational requirement for Environmental Health (EH) practitioners?

Certification in Public Health Inspection

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health (correct)

Master's Degree in Environmental Science

What is the national professional certificate required for Environmental Health practitioners in Canada?

Certificate in Public Health Inspection (correct)

Environmental Health Management Diploma

Certified Environmental Specialist

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health

Which professionals are involved in environmental health profession in European countries?

Physicians and Veterinarians Signup and view all the answers

Which institute do EH practitioners in the United Kingdom need to be certified and registered with?

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an alternate name for environmental health professionals?

Environmental Science Teachers Signup and view all the answers

What is the ancient origin of environmental health?

Forest destruction & soil erosion caused by early civilization Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for describing scrotal cancer among chimney sweeps in 1775?

Percival Pott Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the beginning of the industrial revolution?

Industrial revolution (1830-18900) Signup and view all the answers

Who recognized the role of environment in disease during 460-477 BC?

Hippocrates Signup and view all the answers

Which book describes the hazards of mining and was published in 1556?

De Re Mettallica Signup and view all the answers

Which incident is associated with air pollution and occurred in Donora, PA in 1948?

Donora air pollution incident (1948) Signup and view all the answers

Who published 'Silent Spring' in 1962, highlighting the adverse effects of DDT?

Rachel Carson Signup and view all the answers

'The Jungle' was published in 1940, highlighting issues related to which industry?

Agriculture Signup and view all the answers

'Diseases of Workers' was published in 1700 by whom?

'Diseases of Workers' was published by Ramazzini Signup and view all the answers

'Silent Spring' focused on highlighting issues related to which environmental hazard?

'Silent Spring' focused on DDT Signup and view all the answers

'The Public Health Act' was approved in which year in England and Wales?

'The Public Health Act' was approved in 1848 Signup and view all the answers

What marked significant training developments for Public Health Inspectors in Kuala Lumpur?

Three years training course at the Public Health Institute, KL (1975) Signup and view all the answers