Lecture 13

Question 1

Define environment

Answer 1

“The complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors… that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival

Question 2

Define environmental health

Answer 2

“Addresses all the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to the person, and all the related factors impacting behaviors.” (WHO)

Question 3

Define the social determinates of health

Answer 3

“The conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks”.

Question 4

What are the Healthy People 2030 Environmental Health Goals

Answer 4

Environmental Health – General
Neighborhood and Built Environment
Transportation

Question 5

Environmental Justice

Answer 5

“The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environment laws, regulations and policies”

Question 6

What are the agencies?

Answer 6

FDA, EPA, USDA, NIEHS, NIOSH, ATSD