HHE 445 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE | QUESTIONS AND
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Definition
the study of diseases and health conditions (occurring in the
population) that are linked to environmental factors
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Analytical Epidemiology Descriptive Epidemiology
Pharmacology Environmental Epidemiology
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Definition
proposes that the determinants of health (environmental,
biological, and behavioral) interact and are interlinked over
the life course of
individuals.
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Medical Model Transtheoretical Model
Social Cognitive Model Ecological Model
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Term
How do vulnerable populations pertain to environmental
health hazards?
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Elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with chronic diseases,
pregnant women, children more likely to be affected by
environmental hazards
, A child’s immune system and detoxifying organs are not fully
developed and thus they are not fully capable of
metabolizingenvironmental toxins
The elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with chronic
diseases, pregnant women, and children are more likely to be
affected by environmental hazards.
A child’s immune system and detoxifying organs are not fully
developed, so they are not fully capable of metabolizing
environmental toxins.
Correlative relationship between the characteristics of exposure to a
chemical and the spectrum of effect to a chemical and the
spectrum of effects
caused by the chemical
How much of a chemical does does it take to cause a particular
response
preventative , anticipatory measures taken when an activity raises
threats of harm to the environment
Suggests policy makers should err on the side of "an ounce of
prevention" and take protective measures even when full scientific
certainty is lacking
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Definition
A statement by an organization [either public, such as a
government, or private] of its intentions and principles in
relation to its overall environmental performance
Provides framework for an action and for the setting of its
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1 of 45
Definition
the study of diseases and health conditions (occurring in the
population) that are linked to environmental factors
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Analytical Epidemiology Descriptive Epidemiology
Pharmacology Environmental Epidemiology
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2 of 45
Definition
proposes that the determinants of health (environmental,
biological, and behavioral) interact and are interlinked over
the life course of
individuals.
Give this one a try later!
Medical Model Transtheoretical Model
Social Cognitive Model Ecological Model
Don't know?
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Term
How do vulnerable populations pertain to environmental
health hazards?
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Elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with chronic diseases,
pregnant women, children more likely to be affected by
environmental hazards
, A child’s immune system and detoxifying organs are not fully
developed and thus they are not fully capable of
metabolizingenvironmental toxins
The elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with chronic
diseases, pregnant women, and children are more likely to be
affected by environmental hazards.
A child’s immune system and detoxifying organs are not fully
developed, so they are not fully capable of metabolizing
environmental toxins.
Correlative relationship between the characteristics of exposure to a
chemical and the spectrum of effect to a chemical and the
spectrum of effects
caused by the chemical
How much of a chemical does does it take to cause a particular
response
preventative , anticipatory measures taken when an activity raises
threats of harm to the environment
Suggests policy makers should err on the side of "an ounce of
prevention" and take protective measures even when full scientific
certainty is lacking
Don't know?
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Definition
A statement by an organization [either public, such as a
government, or private] of its intentions and principles in
relation to its overall environmental performance
Provides framework for an action and for the setting of its
