GEO-1330 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Polyvinyl Chloride, Nitrogen Dioxide, Suspended Solids
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Culture hazard: ex: unsafe working conditions, unsafe highways, criminal assault, and poverty. 2. 5 major health hazard: biological hazards, chemical hazards, natural hazards, cultural hazards, lifestyle. 3. tuberculosis: an extremely contagious bacterial infection of the lungs. 4. ecological medicine: devoted to tracking down the connections between wildlife and humans while looking for ways to slow or prevent the spread of such diseases. 6. endocrine system: a complex network of glands that release tiny amounts of hormones into the bloodstreams of humans and other vertebrate animals. 7. carcinogens: chemicals, some types of radiation, and certain viruses that can cause or promote cancer. 8. phthalates: a haa chemical used to soften polyvinyl chloride plastic that can be found in a variety of consumer products such as detergents, perfumes, cosmetics, baby powders, sunscreens, hair sprays, deodorants, soaps, nail polishes, and shampoos. 9. response: the health damage resulting from exposure to a chemical.
