environmental sources of exposure
1 What are
some examples of environmental sources of exposure of populations to toxic
heavy metals? What factors can exacerbate the effects of toxic exposures on
populations with low socioeconomic status? 50 words
2 What
types of injury of public health concern are associated with exposure to each
of the different forms of radiation? How does the risk of each injury vary with
the dose of the radiation in question? 50 words
3 How do
vectors play a role in the transmission of disease? What are some procedures
for control and prevention? Provide a specific example. 50 words
4 Unlike
other toxins or contaminants with which the public can come into contact,
pesticides are intentionally applied to food, living spaces, and people. What
are some of the risk-benefit issues in the application of pesticides? Is the
risk justified? Explain your position. 50 words
5 Explore
the following statement: “The answer to a waterborne disease outbreak is
to ‘shock’ chlorinate.” What health risks would be mitigated with this
approach? What new health risks might emerge from the application of large
doses of chlorine? 50 words
6 What
actions can be taken to lower air pollution emissions? Consider actions that
can be taken at the individual, community, and government levels. 50 words
