B2.064 Environmental Impacts on Health: Air Quality

Question 1

when was the first federal legislation related to air pollution passed?

Answer 1

1955 Air Pollution Control Act

Question 2

when was the first federal legislation involving air pollution control passed?

Answer 2

1963 Clean Air Act

Question 3

describe the effects of each Clean Air Act Amendment addition

Answer 3

1970- limit emissions
1977- provisions to prevent deterioration in areas not meeting standards
1990- increased responsibility of gov, targeted acid rain, urban pollution, emissions, and ozone depletion

Question 4

when was the EPA formed?

Answer 4

1971

Question 5

what pollutants are regulated by the gov?

Answer 5

CO
lead
NO2
O3
particle pollution
SO2

Question 6

what are air toxics?

Answer 6

mercury, benzene

Question 7

what is smog?

Answer 7

NO2 and O3

Question 8

what are some effects of air pollution on children?

Answer 8

altered lung development
pulm inflammation
pulm oxidative stress
epigenetic changes
low birth weight
infant mortality
impaired lung function
asthma
cystic fibrosis exacerbations

Question 9

what are VOCs

Answer 9

volatile organic compounds

emitted from consumed products and contribute to ground level ozone

Question 10

what group of children have disproportionately high blood lead levels?

Answer 10

black > Mexican > white

Question 11

what groups of children have disproportionately high asthma levels?

Answer 11

black, American indian, Puerto rican

children in poverty

Question 12

what are some multifaceted educational programs delivered in homes than can reduce asthma?

Answer 12

providing tools to reduce exposure to cockroach, dust mite, and rodents
help families understand potential environmental hazards
focus on hazards most relevant to the family

Question 13

what are the core healthy home principles?

Answer 13

keep it dry
keep it clean
keep it safe
keep it well ventilated
keep it pest free
keep it contaminant free
keep it well maintained