HEAL 2600 WEEK 8 Physical environment

Physical environment

The area where an individual is born and raised, significantly affecting exposure to contaminants and lifestyle.

Natural disasters

Weather/climate driven disasters that harm both natural and human environments.

Flooding

A semi-regular occurrence in Manitoba due to the presence of lakes and rivers.

Flood of 2011

Led to the evacuation of 18 First Nation communities.

Flood of 2022

Resulted in the evacuation of 2000 people from Peguis First Nation.

Personal stress

The stress caused by natural disasters, often due to unpredictability.

Panic buying

A common behavior during impending disasters, characterized by hoarding supplies.

Controlled Burns

Purposeful forest fires meant to maintain healthy ecosystems by mimicking natural wildfires.

Wildfire

A fire that spreads uncontrollably, often started by human carelessness or natural causes.

Bed Bugs

Parasitic insects that thrive in human environments, causing allergic reactions to their saliva.

Fujita Scale

A rating system for tornadoes that assesses severity based on size and wind speed.

Survival tips for stress

Know yourself, care for your body, check in with yourself, stay informed, and ask for help.

Symptoms of bed bug infestation

Red, itchy bites, sweet musty odor, and allergic reactions.

Enhanced Fujita scale

The updated version of the Fujita scale, introduced to provide better examination methods for tornadoes.