Explore tens of thousands of sets crafted by our community.
Environmental Health in Disaster Settings
6
Flashcards
0/6
Floods
Key environmental health concerns include waterborne diseases, chemical hazards due to spills, and infrastructure damage affecting water and waste management.
Volcanic Eruptions
Key environmental health concerns include respiratory problems from ash inhalation, water supply contamination with volcanic debris, and crop damage with subsequent food shortages.
Earthquakes
Key environmental health concerns include exposure to hazardous materials, disruption of sanitation and water supply, and increased risk of disease outbreaks.
Tsunamis
Key environmental health concerns encompass inundation and contamination of freshwater resources, destruction of sanitation infrastructure, and spread of infectious diseases.
Hurricanes
Key environmental health concerns involve flooding-related water contamination, mold growth, and vector-borne diseases.
Wildfires
Key environmental health concerns are air quality degradation due to smoke, contamination of water supplies, and loss of vegetation leading to soil erosion.
© Hypatia.Tech. 2024 All rights reserved.
