Environmental Science

Hazard Identification- Hazards may be biological, chemical, physical, mechanical or psychosocial.Dose-Response Assessment- Measuring The amount of exposure and the subsequent response.Exposure Assessment- Identifies and describes the population exposed, determines where and how the exposure occurs, 

Chapter 3 (Continued)

Environmental epidemiology- The study of diseases and health conditions occurring in the population that are linked to environmental factors.Hippocrates- stated water quality and air had a role in causing disease.Pott- Observed at chimney sweeps had a high incidence of scrotal cancer and suggested t

Chapter 2

toxicology- The study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms.Xenobiotic- A chemical foreign to the biological system. Toxicity- The degree something is poisonous, the amount to produce a harmful effect.Toxicant- Toxic substance produced by humans toxic substance made by a living org

Chapter 3

What is the definition for environmental health of NEHA? The National Enviromental Health Association Protection against environmental factors that may adversely impact human health or ecological balances. What is the definition for environmental health of WHO?WHO: World Health Organization - all ph

Chapter 1

Environmental policy:statement of intentions by a government or Private organizations as to its intentions towards enviromental performance.Endocrine disruptors:may mimic hormones or interfere with the hormone system.What is the holistic approach?input from scientific, economic, cultural and Politic