Environmental and occupational influences on health Flashcards

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Define generalism

A

the practice of studying many different things rather than specializing in one subject

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2
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Define hazard

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something with potential to cause harm

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Define risk

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the likelihood of harm occurring


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Define risk factors

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increases the risk of harm

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5
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Define protective factors

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decreases the risk of harm

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6
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Define susceptibility

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influences the likelihood that something will cause harm

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7
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List some types of hazard

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o	Physical

o	Chemical

o	Mechanical 
o	Biological

o	Psychosocial
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8
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What factors influence the degree of risk?

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o How much a person is exposed
o How the person is exposed

o Conditions of exposure

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9
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What three principles govern an individuals perception to risk?

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o Feeling in control
o Size of the possible harm
o Familiarity with the risk

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10
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Define and contrast involuntary and voluntary risks

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o Involuntary risks - situations where we believe we have little control, are perceived as having greater risk
o Voluntary risks - situations we believe we have some control over, are perceived as less risk

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Describe 6 individual variables in risk perception

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  • Previous experience
  • Attitudes towards risks
  • Values and beliefs
  • Socio-economic factors
  • Personality
  • Demographic factors
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