Health Flashcards

1
Q

Collection of individuals who could have various traits but are located in the same area

A

Community

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2
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Field of public health that focuses on examining protecting or enhancing community

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Community health

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3
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adverse of human actions

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environmental issues

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4
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long term changes in temperatures and weather patterns,carbon dioxide and methane are causing this

A

climate change

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5
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gradual rise in the planet’s surface temperature

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global warning

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6
Q

layer of concentrated ozone gas it shields us from the UV rays

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ozone layer

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7
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CFC or chlorofluorocarbons which are used in beuisness or in daily life deplete ozone layer causing?

A

ozone layer depletion

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8
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introduction of hazarddous elements into environment

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polltion

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9
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dangerous substances natural variantsinclude volcanic ash but can be brought by human activities

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pollutants

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10
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disposing of waste in a harmful way

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improper waste disposal

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11
Q

do not overthink

people that can get lung diseases etc

A

health

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12
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as waste decompose it realeases greenhouse gases

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climate

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13
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chemicals can affect the softness of the ground. it can produce smelly soil vapor

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soil contanimation

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14
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extracts vaulble minerals but can also harm the environment and some people

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illegal mining

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15
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when dirt is exposed to high winds heavy rain and moving water

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soil erosion

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16
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deliberate clearing of forrested terrain

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deforestation