20 Questions
What does environmental health encompass, according to WHO?
Physical, chemical, and biological factors in the environment
How does climate and weather impact human health?
They trigger epidemics of malaria and water borne diseases
What are some of the health implications of global climate change?
Unprecedented rainfall leading to epidemics
Why will many countries have to adapt to uncertain climatic conditions due to global warming?
Because global warming causes uncertain climatic conditions
What has led to an increasing awareness of the need for better environmental management?
Changes in the environment induced by human activities
Why does urbanization and industrialization not necessarily bring prosperity?
They lead to an increase in waterborne diseases
What is one of the negative effects of high-density city traffic on health?
Increase in respiratory diseases like asthma
What is the impact of agricultural pesticides during the green revolution?
Negatively affected all consumers of the produce
Why are newer antibiotics frequently needed according to the text?
Due to bacteria developing resistant strains
What is one of the drawbacks of modern medicine according to the text?
Many drugs have serious side effects
What influences the pattern of our health according to the text?
Changes in the environment induced by human activities
What leads to an increase in air borne bacterial diseases such as tuberculosis?
Urbanization and industrialization
What is one of the health implications of overcrowding and inadequate quality of drinking water?
Increase in waterborne diseases
What does environmental health encompass, according to WHO?
Physical, chemical, biological, social, and psychosocial factors in the environment
How does climate and weather affect human health?
They affect human health through natural disasters such as storms and hurricanes
What is one of the serious health implications of global climate change?
Increase in storm frequency
How do natural disasters such as storms and hurricanes affect human health?
They trigger epidemics of malaria and waterborne diseases
Why will many countries have to adapt to uncertain climatic conditions due to global warming?
Because climate is changing and there are increasing storms in some countries, drought in others, and a temperature rise throughout the world
What are some of the factors that affect public health?
Inadequate shelter
Why do unprecedented rainfall trigger epidemics of malaria and waterborne diseases?
Due to higher temperatures accompanying rainfall
Explore the concepts of environmental health defined by WHO, which encompass the impact of physical, chemical, and biological elements on human health and well-being. Learn about assessing, correcting, and preventing environmental factors that affect the health of current and future generations.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
