HLT 555 Environmental Health Full Course GCU
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How do food recalls contribute to the safety of our nation’s food supply? What<br />
do you think are some strengths and weaknesses of this process?<br />
<strong>HLT</strong> <strong>555</strong> Week 8 Discussions<br />
Discussion 1<br />
In the United States, occupational health regulations are set by the<br />
Occupational Safety and <strong>Health</strong> Administration (OSHA). What are some of the<br />
major factors that limit the effectiveness of these regulations?<br />
Discussion 2<br />
What is the difference between an unintentional injury and an accident? Why<br />
is it important to make the distinction? Discuss some strategies for highlighting<br />
the difference between accidents and injuries.<br />
Discussion 3<br />
The risks of occupational injury and disease are especially high in poor<br />
countries. Identify a specific occupational health hazard in a developing nation<br />
and recommend a strategy for prevention.<br />
<strong>HLT</strong> <strong>555</strong> All Weeks Assignments <strong>GCU</strong><br />
<strong>HLT</strong> <strong>555</strong> Week 1 <strong>Environmental</strong> <strong>Health</strong> From a Historical Perspective<br />
Paper<br />
Details:<br />
In Silent Spring, Rachel Carson uses a very powerful narrative framework to<br />
describe the world as it exists in harmony and bliss before the fall into the<br />
massive use of poisons in the environment. In 1,000-1,250-words, summarize<br />
the key issues addressed in this publication; discuss how this publication has<br />
contributed to current knowledge and understanding of the dynamic between<br />
the environment and health; and explain the relationship between the<br />
environment and health.
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