CH9 VOCABULARY: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

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

Asbestos

• a mineral that forms long, thin, microscopic fibers; used as an insulator against heat and sound

• a type of synthetic fiber used in clothing

• a natural gas used for heating

• a chemical compound used in fertilizers

Avalanche

• the rapid movement of snow sliding down a slope

• a type of snowflake formation

• a weather phenomenon causing heavy snowfall

• a geological event involving rockslides

Response

• the effect on an organism of exposure to a pollutant or other hazardous substance

• a method of cleaning pollutants from the environment

• a type of chemical reaction in living organisms

• the process of recycling hazardous materials

Neurotoxin

• a chemical that can damage the nervous system

• a substance that enhances nerve growth

• a type of medication for nerve pain

• a compound that protects the brain from injury

Risk assessment

• the process of measuring risk

• a method to increase profits

• a strategy for market expansion

• a technique for employee evaluation

Dose

• the level of exposure to a pollutant or other hazardous substance

• the amount of medication prescribed to a patient

• the total quantity of food consumed in a day

• the frequency of exercise in a week

Environmental health

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

• the examination of economic impacts on health

• the analysis of social behaviors and their effects on health

• the research of technological advancements in healthcare

Teratogen

• a substance or disease that prevents a fetus or embryo from developing normally

• a type of genetic mutation that occurs during cell division

• a medication that enhances fetal development

• a viral infection that only affects adults

Thunderstorm

• a localized storm that produces both lightning and thunder

• a type of storm that only produces rain

• a storm characterized by strong winds and no precipitation

• a weather phenomenon that occurs only during the day