exam 4 chapter 9 Flashcards
ecology
the study of interactions and relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Public Health Ecological Model or Perspective
Recognizes the determinants of health include the environment and affect health of individuals.
Environmental epidemiology
Focus on environmental exposures and the health effects
Toxicology
The study of adverse effects of chemical, physical or biological agents on living organisms
What does the upstream focus recognize?
factors that contribute to the problem
What does the upstream focus help determine?
environmental factors that contribute to illness
Upstream Framework includes:
- Assess for environmental exposures
- Establish health goals
- Determine interventions
- Align community partnerships
- Measure effectiveness
Healthy People 2030 Objectives for Environmental Health
- Air quality
- Use of mass transit
- Improved water supply
- Reduce blood lead level in children 1-5 years old
IPREPARE
I – Investigate Potential Exposures
P – Present Work
R – Residence
E – Environmental Concerns
P – Past Work
A – Activities
R – Referrals and resources
E - Educate
Environmental air quality concerns
pollutants like carbon monoxide and lead
what are the adverse effects of poor air quality?
irritation of the repository tract, asthma, chronic lung disease
What are indoor exposures to poor air quality
oil, secondhand smoke, and asbestos
Food and water could be contaminated with?
chemicals and microbes
What are the effects of insect and rodent control?
Irritation, threat to health, food contamination, vectors for disease transmission (e.g. mosquitos)
What is the government’s role in insect and rodent control?
Vector surveys, research control, community awareness, pest control
What is the nurse’s role in insect and rodent control?
Increasing awareness and notifying proper authorities
Home, worksite, and community: What are these people exposed to
toxic chemicals, radiation, pollution, hazards
Home, worksite, and community: What is the government’s role
Standards of regulation, monitoring chemical use and production, public education
Home, worksite, and community:
What is the nurse’s role
Preventing injuries, safety education, first aid, CPR education
What are the 3 most vulnerable groups?
pregnant women
immunocompromised people
children
lead poisoning risk factors
infants/young children
living in an older home (lead paint)
lead poisoning symptoms
premature birth
developmental delays
vomiting
abdominal pain
seizures
