Question 1

what is environmental health?

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Day to day exposure: This is the study of the interaction between the environment and human health, particularly as it pertains to the effect of exposures (air, food, water) & our bodies.  Unlike work-place exposures, toxins in the environment can be pervasive, with constant exposure at low levels affecting many. The young & old tend to be particularly susceptible. Examples of environmental toxins are lead & phthalate.

Question 2

i was just wondering how can i improve my environmental health?

Accepted Answer

Two quick tips: In your outside environment one of the biggest risks is sun damage to your skin.  As the Aussies say - Slip, Slap, Slop!  Slip into protective clothing, slap on a brimmed hat, and slop on the sunscreen.  Keep that healthy pallor of winter throughout the year!  
Work spaces inside can be made healthier with good back and arm positioning at the desk [ergonomic review], and avoiding abrupt twisting.

Question 3

who are specialists in environmental health problems?

Accepted Answer

Occupation Medicine: Try seeing some who specializes in occupational medicine.

Question 4

what is the value of studying microbiology in environmental health?

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Cause of disease and: death. Microbes are an important cause of disease and death and are part of the environment. Influenza pandemics killed more people than world wars. Tuberculosis is part of the environment and a major cause of death in HIV patients. And more.

Question 5

when does an environmental health officer carry out an inspection of food premises?

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It depends: Public health agencies schedule routine inspections based on policy - usually annual. If an eating establishment has identified problems the inspections will be more frequent.

Question 6

what enviromental facters affect your nervous system health?

Accepted Answer

Model of MS: Environment is important for many neurological conditions.  Using MS as example, hot weather can cause fatigue, and bright sunshine may cause temporary loss of vision.  Cigarette smoking can make disorder worse.  Lack of sunshine will reduce vitamin D which makes not only MS worse, but also makes Parkinson's and Alzheimer's worse.

Question 7

can you tell me how can sociocultural, socioeconomic and environmental determinants impact mental health?

Accepted Answer

Not in 400 character: I'm sorry, but i cannot provide a dissertation on this in 400 characters.  You sound very curious about mental health, though, and fortunately there are many resources online and offline to help you write your research paper.  Merry christmas!  :-).

Question 8

what enviromental factors can influence your health?

Accepted Answer

Environmental danger: This question can not be fully addressed here.  The potential exposures in the environment can potentially come from food, medications, air and/or water pollution, animals, insects, contact with others as well as many other sources.  Although one can not avoid all exposures to environmental health risks knowing what can harm you is a good place to begin.

Question 9

is good health a genetic or environmental/nurture quality?

Accepted Answer

Probably both.: Good health is likely both genetic and environmental in quality.  There is definitely a genetic component to health like low cholesterol, good circulation, and metabolic health, etc..  Environmental and nurturing also have a clear impact, like smoking and drinking that can destroy the best health.  So both are very important.

Question 10

i'm moving soon. how will moving to a new environmental affect my mental health?

Accepted Answer

Up to You!: If you see this move as a new opportunity and have the excitement of adventure then you will probably do well.  If the reverese is true you may hate it.  Bottom line is; it is up to you.  So gear your mind to think of all of the positive reasons for this move and minimize the negative; make it exciting and fun.

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