Exam 4: Environments Flashcards
Top 10 leading causes of death
- Ischemic
- Stroke
- Respiratory
- COPD
- Intestinal disease
Top 5 leading causes in Canada:
- Malignant neoplasms
- Diseases of heart
- Cerebrovascular diseases
- Chronic lower respiratory disease
- Accidents
What is the 3rd leading cause of death in Africa?
Malaria (9)%
Top 3 causes in India
- Cardio
- Respiratory
- Tuberculosis
Top 3 in China
- Malignant tumor
- Heart disease
- Cerebrovascular disease
How many deaths could be prevented by improving environment?
13 million
How many diseases are caused by environmental factors in children under 5?
1/3
Top environmental factors causing sickness
unsafe water, air pollution
In developing countries what are the main diseases caused by environmental factors
diarrhoeal disease
lower respiratory infections
accidents
malaria
Air poulltion mostly comes from?
fuel from vehicles, and industry
Country using most solid fuels
Africa
Largest factor of chemicals
indoor smoke and second hand smoke
2 countries that have the account for over 40% of malaria cases
Nigeria and Democratic Republic of the Congo
Common toxins in Canada
Asbestos
Carbon monoxide
Radon
Mold
Asbestos
6 different types of crystals found naturally
Used for insulation, heat protection, sound proofing
Causes respiratory problems
Biggest mine of asbestos
Quebec
Radon gas
Produced naturally by radioactive decay of uranium
2nd leading cause of lung cancer
Where is the highest amount of uranium found in the world?
Australia
Carbon monoxide (CO)
gas that forms whenever you burn fuel
symptoms of CO at low levels
headaches, tiredness, shortness of breath and impaired motor functions. (Flu like symptoms)
symptoms of CO at high levels
dizziness, chest pain, tiredness, poor vision and difficulty thinking.
Can cause coma or death
Strategies for mitigating carbon monoxide
Maintenance, leave BBQs outside, no idling indoors, CO detector
BPA stands for
Bisphenol A - Polycarbonate plastics
If a plastic has BPA, what recycle code does it have?
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