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HLT 555 All Weeks Discussions
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HLT 555 Week 1 Discussions
Discussion 1
Why is maintenance of environmental health quality important for
human health? What ideals from the Christian Worldview help us to make concern
for environmental health paramount and meaningful?
Discussion 2
Describe three of today’s most important environmental health
issues, either domestic or international. How are these health issues affected
by population growth?
Discussion 3
Consider the following statement:
“Transportation policy is health policy.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Justify your response.
“Transportation policy is health policy.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Justify your response.
HLT 555 Week 2 Discussions
Discussion 1
Why are studies on the health effects of smoking among
individual who smoke not a concern of environmental epidemiology? Explain the
reason why exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke is a concern of this
discipline.
Discussion 2
Explain why you and your classmates may have a different
response to the same exposure to a chemical. Provide a specific example.
HLT 555 Week 3 Discussions
Discussion 1
What are some examples of environmental sources of exposure of
populations to toxic heavy metals? What factors can exacerbate the effects of
toxic exposures on populations with low socioeconomic status?
Discussion 2
What types of injury of public health concern are associated
with exposure to each of the different forms of radiation? How does the risk of
each injury vary with the dose of the radiation in question?
HLT 555 Week 4 Discussions
Discussion 1
How do vectors play a role in the transmission of disease? What
are some procedures for control and prevention? Provide a specific example.
Discussion 2
Unlike other toxins or contaminants with which the public can
come into contact, pesticides are intentionally applied to food, living spaces,
and people. What are some of the risk-benefit issues in the application of
pesticides? Is the risk justified? Explain your position.
HLT 555 Week 5 Discussions
Discussion 1
Explore the following statement: “The answer to a waterborne
disease outbreak is to ‘shock’ chlorinate.” What health risks would be
mitigated with this approach? What new health risks might emerge from the
application of large doses of chlorine?
Discussion 2
What actions can be taken to lower air pollution emissions?
Consider actions that can be taken at the individual, community, and government
levels.
HLT 555 Week 6 Discussions
Discussion 1
What are the different types of solid waste and how are they
identified? What are the different approaches to solid waste management?
Discussion 2
What are some alternatives to sewer systems for disposal of
human waste? To what extent could these alternatives replace municipal sewer
systems? Discuss their advantages and disadvantages.
HLT 555 Week 7 Discussions
Discussion 1
Describe the categories of hazards that may be present in foods
and suggest methods for their control and prevention.
Discussion 2
How do food recalls contribute to the safety of our nation’s
food supply? What do you think are some strengths and weaknesses of this
process?
HLT 555 Week 8 Discussions
Discussion 1
In the United States, occupational health regulations are set by
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). What are some of the
major factors that limit the effectiveness of these regulations?
Discussion 2
What is the difference between an unintentional injury and an
accident? Why is it important to make the distinction? Discuss some strategies
for highlighting the difference between accidents and injuries.
Discussion 3
The risks of occupational injury and disease are especially high
in poor countries. Identify a specific occupational health hazard in a
developing nation and recommend a strategy for prevention.
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