Quiz 3 Flashcards
What kind of health system do we have in the US up stream or down stream?
upstream approach: get to the heart of the problem and are more efficient
downstream: sometimes the easier approach but not as effficient
Whats an example of downstream vs. upstream approach?
Destroyed ecosystem
downstream: replacing trees
upstream: reducing the amount of effects on the ecosystem
What are strategies to reduce air pollution?
conserve energy, carpool, use environmentally safe products whenever possible, mulch or compost waste
What is the love canal?
a neighborhood in Niagara falls that was a huge landfill and was a pollution disaster that effected the health of hundreds of people
What are some of the “dilemmas” in compliance with water safety?
Private wells are not regulated by the safe drink water act, bottled water isn’t always safer, people still flush things down the drain that they shouldnt
What is a point source pollution?
A point source is a single, identifiable source of pollution
ex: a pipe or drain
What is a non-point source pollution?
Non-point sources of pollution are not always attributed to a single source
ex: chemicals from urban runoff
What are the most common mental illnesses?
anxiety, mood disorder, impulse control, and substance abuse
Where is the highest rate of mental illness?
Connecticut
What are food additives?
Food additives are substances added to food to preserve flavor or enhance its taste and appearance
What are food contaminants?
Food contaminants are any harmful substances unintentionally added to food, which may be chemicals from natural sources, environmental pollution, or formed during food processing
Whats the difference between medicare and medicate?
Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage if you are 65 or older or have a severe disability, no matter your income. Medicaid is a state and federal program that provides health coverage if you have a very low income.
What is Children’s health insurance program?
CHIP provides low-cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid
What is the ACA?
obamacare: makes affordable health care insurance available to more people, designed to lower the cost of health care generally
What is the Born Alive Infant Protection Act?
extends legal protection to an infant born alive after a failed attempt at induced abortion
