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What factors affect individual and public health?
Determined by Genes Cystic Fibrosis Colorblindness Down Syndrome Sickle Cell Anemia Influenced by Genes Cancers Alzheimer’s Diabetes Hypertension Asthma Epilepsy
Although your genes only affect you. The mixture of genes within a population can determine its overall health.
Health issues are sometimes caused by environmental factors which can include pathogens. These can affect individuals or entire populations. ◦ Air quality Asbestos, Smog, Mold, Lead, Allergens ◦ Water quality Chemical waste, Feces, Bacteria, Viruses, Parasites ◦ Food Quality Malnutrition due to drought and/or poverty Contaminated Foods
Public Health also includes issues like violence, and poverty. Make a concept map showing how community violence, family violence or poverty can increase the effects of genetic, environmental, and or pathogenic causes of illness.
Make a list of health concerns among your friends and family. Then classify the concerns as Genetic, Environmental, Pathogenic.
Reading in the content area.