18 Questions
Which of the following may be alternate names for environmental health professionals?
Environmental Health Officers
In the United Kingdom, what is the minimum educational requirement for Environmental Health (EH) practitioners?
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health
What is the national professional certificate required for Environmental Health practitioners in Canada?
Certificate in Public Health Inspection
Which professionals are involved in environmental health profession in European countries?
Physicians and Veterinarians
Which institute do EH practitioners in the United Kingdom need to be certified and registered with?
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Which of the following is not an alternate name for environmental health professionals?
Environmental Science Teachers
What is the ancient origin of environmental health?
Forest destruction & soil erosion caused by early civilization
Who is known for describing scrotal cancer among chimney sweeps in 1775?
Percival Pott
Which event marked the beginning of the industrial revolution?
Industrial revolution (1830-18900)
Who recognized the role of environment in disease during 460-477 BC?
Hippocrates
Which book describes the hazards of mining and was published in 1556?
De Re Mettallica
Which incident is associated with air pollution and occurred in Donora, PA in 1948?
Donora air pollution incident (1948)
Who published 'Silent Spring' in 1962, highlighting the adverse effects of DDT?
Rachel Carson
'The Jungle' was published in 1940, highlighting issues related to which industry?
Agriculture
'Diseases of Workers' was published in 1700 by whom?
'Diseases of Workers' was published by Ramazzini
'Silent Spring' focused on highlighting issues related to which environmental hazard?
'Silent Spring' focused on DDT
'The Public Health Act' was approved in which year in England and Wales?
'The Public Health Act' was approved in 1848
What marked significant training developments for Public Health Inspectors in Kuala Lumpur?
Three years training course at the Public Health Institute, KL (1975)
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