Chapter 9

Emerging Disease

• A disease that has appeared in the human population for the first time or that has existed for a while but is increasing rapidly or spreading around the world.

• A disease that has been eradicated and no longer exists in the human population.

• A disease that is only found in animals and does not affect humans.

• A disease that is well-known and has stable incidence rates.

RIsk

• The probability that a hazard will cause a harmful response

• A measure of the likelihood of an event occurring

• The potential for loss or damage

• An assessment of safety protocols

Environmental Health

• The study of how environmental factors affect human health and our quality of life

• The study of how economic factors influence environmental policies

• The analysis of climate change impacts on wildlife

• The examination of urban development on social structures

Infectious Disease

• Disease caused by a pathogen

• A condition caused by genetic factors

• An illness caused by environmental factors

• A temporary health issue

Asbestos

• a mineral that forms long, thin microscopic fibers

• a type of insulation material used in construction

• a synthetic chemical used in plastics

• a naturally occurring radioactive element

Pathogens

• disease causing agents

• disease causing agents

• beneficial microorganisms

• environmental toxins

Teratogens

• chemicals that harm embryos and fetuses

• substances that enhance fetal development

• medications that prevent birth defects

• nutrients essential for fetal growth

Epidemiology

• The study of disease in human populations

• The study of human behavior

• The study of environmental impacts on health

• The study of genetic disorders

Pollution

• Matter of energy that is released into the environment, causing negative effects that impact people, wildlife, and other aspects of the environment.

• Matter of energy that is released into the environment, causing negative effects that impact people, wildlife, and other aspects of the environment.

• Natural processes that enhance the quality of air and water.

• Products that are recycled to reduce waste and conserve resources.

Dose-Response Relationship

• The relationship between the different doses and the responses they generate

• A method to measure the effectiveness of a drug

• The study of how different drugs interact with each other

• A technique to determine the side effects of a medication