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What factors affect individual and public health?
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Determined by Genes Cystic Fibrosis Colorblindness Down Syndrome Sickle Cell Anemia Influenced by Genes Cancers Alzheimer’s Diabetes Hypertension Asthma Epilepsy
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Although your genes only affect you. The mixture of genes within a population can determine its overall health.
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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
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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.
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Make a list of health concerns among your friends and family. Then classify the concerns as Genetic, Environmental, Pathogenic.
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