HLTH 300 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Child Neglect, Child Abuse, Water Pollution
Document Summary
Accident- a chance occurrence or unpreventable mishap; replaced with unintentional injury. Biological hazards- living organisms (& viruses), or their products, that increase the risk of disease of death in humans. Biological pollutants- pathogens that enter the water mainly through human and animal waster that were disposed of improperly or without being treated before disposal. Biosphere- zone of the earth where life is found. Carrying capacity- maximum population size that can be supported by available resources. Chemical hazards- those caused by the mismanagement of chemicals. Chemical pollutants- inorganic chemicals (e. g. , lead, copper), organic chemicals, radioactive materials. Child abuse- can be physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual. Child maltreatment- an act or failure to act by a parent, caretaker, or other person define under state law that results in physical abuse, neglect, medical neglect, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or presents an imminent risk of serious harm.
