Environment, Health and Risk Prevention Ch. 25&27

Ecosystem System made of physical things and their surroundings. System made of physical things and their surroundings. All things interact with each other. All things interact with each other. Interdependency Interdependency Homeostasis Homeostasis

Food Chain Overpopulation Overpopulation Nonrenewable resources Nonrenewable resources Renewable resources Renewable resources

Pollution Water Water Air Air Ozone layer Ozone layer Global Warming Global Warming Land Land Solid Waste Solid Waste Hazardous Waste Hazardous Waste Noise( serious damage starts at 120 dB) Noise( serious damage starts at 120 dB)

Protecting Natural Resources and the Environment Conservation: Wise use and protection of natural resources. Conservation: Wise use and protection of natural resources. Recycle Recycle Preserve air & water Preserve air & water Reduce waste Reduce waste

Public Health Epidemic: An occurrence of disease in a particular area that affects many people. Public Health: Health of a community as a whole. Sanitation Hygiene Quarantine Immunization

Developed vs. Developing Countries Developed Developed Increase the healthy life span of all Americans. Increase the healthy life span of all Americans. Reduce the health disparities among different ethnic groups. Reduce the health disparities among different ethnic groups. Provide access to preventative services and care to all Americans. Provide access to preventative services and care to all Americans. Developing Developing Financial resources Political Stability

Public Health Agencies Substance abuse and Mental Health Administration: (SAMHSA) Alcohol, Drug Abuse, & Mental Health Substance abuse and Mental Health Administration: (SAMHSA) Alcohol, Drug Abuse, & Mental Health National Institutes of Health: (NIH) Prevention, Diagnosis, & Treatment of disease. National Institutes of Health: (NIH) Prevention, Diagnosis, & Treatment of disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: (CDC) monitors health status, health problems, & epidemics. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: (CDC) monitors health status, health problems, & epidemics. Food and Drug Administration: (FDA) Monitors food, drugs, biologicals, Medical devices, and radiological equipment. Food and Drug Administration: (FDA) Monitors food, drugs, biologicals, Medical devices, and radiological equipment. Indian Health Services: (IHS) Healthcare for Native Americans & Alaska natives. Indian Health Services: (IHS) Healthcare for Native Americans & Alaska natives. Agency for Health Care Policy & Research: (AHCPR) Attempts to provide adequate health care to all Americans. Agency for Health Care Policy & Research: (AHCPR) Attempts to provide adequate health care to all Americans. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: (ATSDR) Monitors hazardous substances in the environment. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: (ATSDR) Monitors hazardous substances in the environment.

World Health Organization Primary organization of the United Nations (over 170 nations). Primary organization of the United Nations (over 170 nations). Mainly focus on developing countries Mainly focus on developing countries Helps in the preventions and control of AIDS. Helps in the preventions and control of AIDS. Train healthcare professionals, build hospitals and clinics, & sponsor preventative care. Train healthcare professionals, build hospitals and clinics, & sponsor preventative care.

Private Health Organizations American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Diabetes Association American foundation for the blind American foundation for the blind American Heart Association American Heart Association American Lung Association American Lung Association American Red Cross American Red Cross Arthritis foundation Arthritis foundation Epilepsy foundation of America Epilepsy foundation of America March of Dimes March of Dimes Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Muscular Dystrophy Association Muscular Dystrophy Association National Council on Alcoholism National Council on Alcoholism National Hemophilia foundation National Hemophilia foundation United Cerebral Palsy Association United Cerebral Palsy Association Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Quiz Questions 1. What is an ecosystem? 2. What is interdependency? 3. What is homeostasis? 4. An example of a nonrenewable resource is? 5. An example of a renewable resource is? 6. Name 4 types of pollution. 7. Name 2 ways you can help preserve the environment. 8. When would someone need to be quarantined? 9. Name two characteristics for developed and developing countries. 10. Name a public health agency. 11. What is the purpose of the World Health Organization? 12. Name a private health organization.

Quiz Answers 1. What is an ecosystem? A system made up of living things and their surroundings. 2. What is interdependency? What happens to one part of an ecosystem affects the other parts. 3. What is homeostasis? Balance 4. An example of a nonrenewable resource is? Coal 5. An example of a renewable resource is? Tree 6. Name 4 types of pollution. Air, Water, Noise, & Land

Quiz answers continued 7. Name 2 ways you can help preserve the environment. Recycle & Conservation 8. When would someone need to be quarantined? When the person has a contagious disease. 9. Name two characteristics for developed and developing countries. Developed: Service oriented & Live longer. Developing: Shorter life span & Lower economy. 10.Name a public health agency. Substance abuse and Mental Health services Admin., National institute of health, centers for disease control and prevention, health resources and services admin., food and drug admin., Indian health services, agency for healthcare policy and research, agency for toxic substances and disease registry. 11.What is the purpose of the World Health Organization? Worldwide prevention of disease and attaining a level of health that will permit all people of the world to lead socially and economically productive lives. 12.Name a private health organization. American Cancer society, American Hearth association, American Red Cross, March of Dimes, National council of Alcoholism.

Accidents and Risks BEHAVIORAL CAUSES OF DEATH 2002 BEHAVIORAL CAUSES OF DEATH 2002 FIVE LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH, USA, AGES 15-24, 1998 FIVE LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH, USA, AGES 15-24, 1998 (1) Accidents 51.8%12,752 (2) Homicide 21.3%5,233 (3) Suicide 16.3%4,003 (4) Cancer 6.8%1,670 (5) Heart Disease 3.9%961 (1) Accidents 51.8%12,752 (2) Homicide 21.3%5,233 (3) Suicide 16.3%4,003 (4) Cancer 6.8%1,670 (5) Heart Disease 3.9%961 Motor vehicle fatalities are the leading cause of death for people between ages 1-29, and the rate is particularly high between the ages of A 16-year-old has 3 times the crash risk of an 18- year-old and 7 times the crash risk of a 25-year-old. Motor vehicle fatalities are the leading cause of death for people between ages 1-29, and the rate is particularly high between the ages of A 16-year-old has 3 times the crash risk of an 18- year-old and 7 times the crash risk of a 25-year-old.

Accidents and Risks Continued Most accidents result from the actions or inactions of people. Most accidents result from the actions or inactions of people. The high number of accidents among teenagers is related to the fact that they take more risks than older people. The high number of accidents among teenagers is related to the fact that they take more risks than older people. Carelessness: A lack of concern about the possible effects of one’s actions, or not paying attention while performing a task. Carelessness: A lack of concern about the possible effects of one’s actions, or not paying attention while performing a task. Increase your safety awareness Increase your safety awareness TYPES OF ACCIDENTAL DEATHS, USA 2002 TYPES OF ACCIDENTAL DEATHS, USA 2002 (1) Motor vehicle (MVA)44.3% (2) Falls 17.8% (3) Poison,liq/solid 13.0% (4) Drowning 3.9% (5) Fires, Burns,Smoke 3.4% (6) Medical/Surgical Complication 3.1% (7) Other land transport 1.5% (8) Firearms 0.8% (9) Other (nontransport) 17.8% (1) Motor vehicle (MVA)44.3% (2) Falls 17.8% (3) Poison,liq/solid 13.0% (4) Drowning 3.9% (5) Fires, Burns,Smoke 3.4% (6) Medical/Surgical Complication 3.1% (7) Other land transport 1.5% (8) Firearms 0.8% (9) Other (nontransport) 17.8%

Accidents and Risks Continued Ignorance and lack of caution can lead to dangerous situations. Ignorance and lack of caution can lead to dangerous situations. It can happen to you. It can happen to you. Emotional state can lead to risky behavior. Emotional state can lead to risky behavior. Peer pressure Peer pressure Take personal responsibility. Take personal responsibility.

Accidents and Risks Continued Speeding Speeding Reckless Driving Reckless Driving Alcohol & Drugs Alcohol & Drugs Sleep Sleep Defensive Driving Defensive Driving Obey traffic laws Obey traffic laws Seat Belt Seat Belt

Disasters; Thunderstorms Spring and Summer Spring and Summer Find Shelter Find Shelter Get out of water Get out of water Stay away from trees or tall objects Stay away from trees or tall objects Close windows and stay away from them Close windows and stay away from them Don’t use electrical appliances Don’t use electrical appliances

Disasters; Tornadoes Spring and Summer Spring and Summer Get to lowest part of building Get to lowest part of building Stay away from windows Stay away from windows Lie in a ditch Lie in a ditch Get out of vehicles Get out of vehicles

Disaster; Hurricanes Leave when told to Leave when told to Keep a supply of canned food, drinking water, flashlights, fresh batteries, candles, and first aid materials Keep a supply of canned food, drinking water, flashlights, fresh batteries, candles, and first aid materials Board and tape windows Board and tape windows Remain inside Remain inside

Quiz 1. What is the number one cause of behavioral death in the U.S? 2. The five leading causes of death in the U.S are _____________ 3. ________________ are the leading cause of death of people between the ages of 1 and Knowledge about risks and how to avoid them is called __________. 5. You can reduce your risk of being involved in a motor-vehicle accident by not riding with a person who ___________________________. 6. ______________involves expecting other drivers to do the unexpected. 7. ___________and ____________ are the most dangerous aspects of a thunderstorm. 8. Do you think people should be required by law to wear seat belts and helmets?

Quiz Answers 1. What is the number one cause of behavioral death in the U.S? Tobacco. 2. The five leading causes of death in the U.S are Accidents, Homicide, Suicide, Cancer, and Heart Disease. 3. Motor Vehicle Accidents are the leading cause of death of people between the ages of 1 and Knowledge about risks and how to avoid them is called Safety Awareness. 5. You can reduce your risk of being involved in a motor-vehicle accident by not riding with a person who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 6. Defensive driving involves expecting other drivers to do the unexpected. 7. Lightning and strong winds are the most dangerous aspects of a thunderstorm. 8. Do you think people should be required by law to wear seat belts and helmets?