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?

    <p>Physicians and Veterinarians</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Environmental Science Teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ancient origin of environmental health?

    <p>Forest destruction &amp; soil erosion caused by early civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Percival Pott</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the beginning of the industrial revolution?

    <p>Industrial revolution (1830-18900)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hippocrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>De Re Mettallica</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Donora air pollution incident (1948)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rachel Carson</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Diseases of Workers' was published by Ramazzini</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Silent Spring' focused on DDT</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'The Public Health Act' was approved in 1848</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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