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Tobacco use is the primary cause of mortality in the United States today. Tobacco use is responsible for cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and heart disease and has caused the deaths of nearly half a million people per year. Tobacco control, prevention, and treatment are compelling and urgent […]

To what extent do you agree with the assumption that “all substances are poisons”? What is human exposure assessment? Explain some of the methods of exposure assessment. Why is epidemiology important to research studies of environmental health? Give reasoning to support your answer.What are some of the important limitations of […]

On the basis of your research and understanding of the topic, create a 3- to 4-page (except the title and the reference pages) Microsoft Word document that addresses the following questions: Discuss one type of environmental health problem that you have in your own community.Explain how you can determine whether […]

In this final discussion, look back on your experiences in the course and provide an overview of what you have learned from the course with regard to health and wellness. You can start by reviewing your presentation and your answers to the Module One discussion on wellness versus health. Make […]

Imagine that your 9 year old daughter has just told you that her best friend has started her period. She wants to know when she is going to start hers. She also is confused about what a period even is. Write out a potential script you could use to answer […]

The health department in a poor community with major dental health care needs is invited by a local fast food restaurant to be a partner on a dental health project. The restaurant, with support from its soda vendor, proposes to donate $1,50,000 a year to a free health department dental […]