Environmental Health Issues

I took away so much from this course. I had no idea about all of the exposures that we use in our everyday lives and how it effects our overall health and environment. I had always wondered why it seemed like more women had been struggling with infertility or how babies are born with certain birth defects. Some of the answers was in this course. I am so mindful of what I put in me and my family's bodies now. I have begin to make lifestyle changes. Since I have taken this class I no longer buy paper plates, I do not purchase bottled water, and when searching for a house I am going to be mindful of the buildings and factories in that area. I enjoyed the readings and learning about the different pesticides in fruits and vegetables. This course provided really good information that I can teach to others to spread awareness so that we can help our environment and save the animals, insects, plants, and our overall population. The group blogging was great too. It was nice to see o...

As we begin to think about being active and prepared, explore this website  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site.  and the links that are specific to your region or area of interest to learn more about health (physical and psychosocial) and environmental impacts or preparedness needs for these disaster precipitators. Winter Weather Emergencies Winter weather and storms can range from mild to severe, and can include dangerously low temperatures, snow, sleet, and hail, along with strong and blinding winds. These storms can affect wide geographic areas, and may contribute to serious health and safety concerns. I chose winter weather emergencies because I actually I have not experienced a winter weather storm in 4 years since I moved to Sacramento. I remember preparing for a blizzard but it was not a safety precaution type of preparedness it was more of making sure we had food in the house and enough snacks because we knew that we were going to be sno...