HEALTH 02 TOPICS

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  • EACH TOPIC MUST HAVE TO SOURCES CITED TO SUPPORT ANSWER

 

 

TOPIC 1

 

Please watch the following documentary that addresses global warming. Follow the link below to watch the film. National Geographic (2007). Global warming 101

. Available from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJAbATJCugs

For this discussion please address the following questions:

  1. What are two consequences of global warming described in the documentary, and what are their predicted impact on the environment and human health?
  2. Describe a strategy that is being implemented in the United States or in the world to address climate change and give your opinion about whether it is helpful or not.

TOPIC 2

 

Watch the following short video:

UN Environment Programme. (2009). Persistent organic pollutants [Video]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/EaSrAvJOtb4

After reading “Persistent Organic Pollutants: A Global Issue, A Global Response” from your background required readings, answer the following questions:

  1. Describe how POP chemicals may have affected the environment that you and your family live in.
  2. Do you think that enough is being done about controlling human exposure to them?

 

TOPIC 3

 

Please watch the following 4-minute video:

Nature Video (2012). The buzz about pesticides

. Accessed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-fXYR9FTfM

For this discussion:

  1. Based on the videos, describe the impact of pesticide resistance on the environment and subsequently human health.
  2. Are there alternative strategies to pesticide use for controlling pests/vectors of disease?

Provide explanations and support for your answer

 

 

TOPIC 4

 

This discussion is about radiation and its impact on health in the workplace and in the general environment. Please watch the 12-minute documentary “WAKE UP” by David Bradbury (2011) at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3shJ8I66Yyk.

For this discussion, please answer the following questions:

  1. What are three of the health risks to those working in uranium mines or those living near uranium mines?
  2. Do you believe nuclear energy is our best solution to reduce global warming? Please explain your thoughts and rationale.
  3. Beyond potential radiation hazards, what additional emerging occupational hazards do you foresee, and what are the challenges they bring about?

Provide explanations and support for your answers.