[ENV221H1] - Final Exam Guide - Ultimate 23 pages long Study Guide!
29 Mar 2017
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Asbestos is an industrial and commercial term encompassing several groups of minerals that occur in long, hair-like macroscopic fibres. Studies found out that there were links between asbestos and asbestosis, as well as establishing connections with lung cancer and mesothelioma. Agreement that exposure to that asbestos was extremely hazardous. Once it enters the air circulation system of a building, it can be almost impossible to eliminate. Assesses environmental factors that influence human health and quality of life. Disease is a major focus of environmental health. Disease spreading due to the mobility we achieved in our era of globalization. Rachel carson who was a naturalist started to bring attention into the use of ddt in the general public. She argued that untested health issues were leading to major problems. She led a movement that encouraged synthetic chemicals to be thoroughly checked out. Carcinogens: includes chemicals and types of radiation that cause cancer. Mutagens: chemicals that cause mutation in the dna organisms.
