Health Sciences 1002A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia
9 Apr 2020
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57 facilities within 25 km of sarnia are registered as polluters with canadian and us. Aamijwnaang first nation is surrounded by chemical valley on 3 sides. Acute effects: narcosis, eye and skin irritation. Residents report numerous health effects linked to the pollution from the chemical plants including: cancer, respiratory and cardiovascular illness, high rates of learning disabilities. Constant state of being alert, stressed, lack of control, and feelings of hopelessness. Body mapping: epidemiological technology that collects health complaints within a community. Affix colour coded stickers to human size body map to reflect symptoms. Combine results to identify shared health concerns. 17% of adults and 22% of children has asthma. 25% of adults experienced high blood pressure and chronic headaches. 25% of children suffered from learning and behavioural problems. 40% of women had experienced miscarriage or stillbirth. Birth rate of 86 girls and 46 boys from 1993-2003. Bucket brigades: community participation in environmental monitoring and regulating.
