[MCC-UE 1040] - Final Exam Guide - Ultimate 58 pages long Study Guide!
29 Nov 2016
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Who: aspects of human healthdetermined by physical, chemical, biological, social, & psychosocial factors in the environment . Some define in contradistinction to infectious factors. Rat infestations in the 14th century - black death. Frederick law olmsted - a consideration of the justifying value of a public park. Rachel carson & the modern environmental movement. Emerging concerns about impact of pesticides, especially ddt, on birds and fish. Sparked establishment of the epa (nixon) & ban on ddt. Fervent attack by industry buffeted by academic support of work. Toxic effects of lead recognized for more than 2000 years. 1904 & 1914: australian & american reports of childhood lead poisoning. 1970s: needleman - studied tooth lead levels, cognitive decrements & criminality. Usepa: fair treatment & meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, or income w/respect to the development, implementation & enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies . 1958 delaney clause start (based on science)
