Question 1

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 2

what is environmental health?

Accepted Answer

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 3

how do i prevent common environmental hazards?

Accepted Answer

Common sense: I often times tell my patients "common sense isn't all that common" and it applies to your question.  The best way to avoid the 'common' problems is to be proactive in making sure they do not become problems in the first place.  Keep flammable items away from stoves/ovens/heat sources; make sure floor rugs are taped down to prevent slippage, and so on.  Hope this answers your inquiry.

Question 4

what are the environmental hazards for smoking?

Accepted Answer

It adds to pollution: And greenhouse gases, and is one of the causes of global warming, and increasing use of cigarettes in the third world is heightening this.  It also causes tremendous amounts of litter, and cigarette butts, when consumed by animals and birds, is a cause of illness and death among them.  The growing of tobacco also uses valuable farmland to produce a poison rather than producing food, or oxygen.

Question 5

what environmental factors affect our nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Likely numerous: Examples:  Changes in barometric pressures or weather may provoke migraine headaches.  Multiple sclerosis may be triggered by low contact with sun and secondary low Vitamin D.  Presence of parasitic infections may protect against autoimmune disorders.
It goes on and on, but the above gives an idea of the complexity.

Question 6

are there any enviroonmental toxins that mutate genes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are always toxins in the environment that can cause cells dna to become corrupted.  The key is to maintain a strong immune system so that it can fight off the enviromental toxins so that the cancer cells will be destroyed and not grow and spread.

Question 7

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 8

what is the definition or description of: environmental exposure?

Accepted Answer

Exposure pollutants: Exposure to pollutants in their work environment. Such exposure normally does not exceed threshold levels, but low-level chronic exposure to hazardous substances can cause serious health problems over a period.

Question 9

what environmental factors can cause constant congestion in my home?

Accepted Answer

A variety: This time of year when the heat is on dries the air which can cause congestion which refers to nasal blockage.  Molds from water contamination and indoor plants, cats and other pets can cause allergy, .

Question 10

is it possible that someone without any environmental & psychological effects naturally have criminal thoughts(from the first years)?

Accepted Answer

Thoughts are okay: Nearly everyone has antisocial thoughts from time to time, often reflecting frustrated needs and wishes.  The frequency, preoccupying nature, ability for reality testing, impulsivity, cognitive abilities, trauma etc relate to how likely these thoughts are acted on and become pathological.

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