EESA Lecture 11

This set of flashcards covers key topics from the lecture on environmental hazards affecting specific populations, including children's health, women's health, occupational risks, and broader environmental issues.

What are some unique exposure patterns in children's environmental health compared to adults?

Children have a limited diet, consume more food relative to body size, drink more water, and exhibit mouthing behavior and ingestion of soil.

Why do children experience higher exposure to environmental hazards?

Children spend more time indoors, crawl on the floor, and have a lower breathing zone, allowing them to be closer to dust, pollutants, and infectious agents.

What physiological differences make children more vulnerable to environmental hazards?

Children have a higher metabolic rate, more permeable skin, larger surface area of intestines, and less developed biotransformation processes.

What significant health risk factors are associated with women in relation to the environment?

Women influence the health of future generations, have a higher fat percentage, and are prone to conditions like breast cancer and osteoporosis.

What are some consequences of occupational noise exposure?

Noise can lead to tinnitus, threshold shift, cognitive failures, increased cardiovascular risks, and noise-induced hearing loss.

What is the relationship between environmental noise and hearing loss among different populations?

Hearing loss prevalence increased from 15% in 1988-1994 to 20% in 2005-2006, indicating a growing concern with recreational and occupational noise.

What are some environmental health concerns for the elderly population?

The elderly face chronic diseases and disabilities often exacerbated by poor environmental conditions such as pollution and microorganisms.

How do wars impact the environment?

Wars lead to human casualties, destruction of infrastructure, displacement of populations, and production of toxic substances.

What is the trend in global population growth rates?

Global population is growing at an exponential rate, with developed countries at 0.1% and developing countries at 1.5%.

What factors affect fertility rates in populations?

Factors include the role of children as labor, cost of raising children, education and employment for women, and access to family planning methods.

What is 'affluenza' and how is it linked to environmental health?

Affluenza refers to the overconsumption and materialism in search of happiness, leading to waste generation and depletion of resources.