4.4 - Health Hazards
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Practice Questions
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What are vectors in the context of solid waste?
💡 Hint: Think about what living creatures are often found around trash.
Name one type of pathogen found in solid waste.
💡 Hint: Consider what might cause disease.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a vector?
💡 Hint: Think about what might be found around garbage that can make you sick.
True or False: Pathogens can only be found in medical waste.
💡 Hint: Think about what types of waste are commonly generated.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a community health campaign aimed at reducing health hazards associated with solid waste. Include strategies for awareness, education, and waste segregation.
💡 Hint: Think about how community involvement can play a role in education.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a local waste management program in minimizing health risks due to solid waste. What metrics would you use to assess this?
💡 Hint: Consider how you would measure success over time.
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