Klarisa Mae E.

Natividad January 27, 2022

BSES 4-A
Evaluation
1. What is environmental health?

Health and the environment are strongly intertwined. Our physical, mental, and social
well-being are affected by the environment in which we live and go about our everyday
lives.
Chemical, physical and biological factors can have a physical and mental impact on human
health. "Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity," according to the World Health Organization (WHO 1948),
implying that, while many health issues are a connection to pollution. Also, they can also be
caused by the environment in which we work and live. The link between the environment
and health, on the other hand, can be quite complicated. Human health is affected not only
by air, water, and ground pollution, but also by food, genetics, lifestyle, and quality of life,
all of which have a direct impact on human susceptibility to illness, disease, and death.
Substance dispersal, climate change, acidification, ground pollution, photochemical air
pollution, and over fertilization are all examples of environmental disruptions that can have
an impact on human health. As a result, there are both direct and indirect connections
between environmental and health concerns.

2. What is the importance of environmental health to you as an individual, to the community

and to the world as a whole?

The environment in which we live has a significant impact on us; in order to be safe and
healthy as an individual, I need to live in a supportive and healthful environment that meets
my needs and is a determinant of my health and happiness. In relying on the
Environment for energy and materials required for survival such as clean air for fresh air to
breathe, safe drinking water to avoid contamination that may cause illness, nutritious food to
be more productive and strong, and safe places to live are all important aspects of life. The
environment and humanity are strongly intertwined, with each having an impact on the
other.As a result, just as our actions and choices affect the environment, the health of the
planet affects our health and well-being, as well as the health of our communities, families,
and economies.

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1. Reflect on Figure 1. Explain the determinants of health and well-being.

The broader social, economic, political, and environmental circumstances that influence
health outcomes throughout life are known as wider determinants of health (WDHs). Dahlgren
and Whitehead (1991), later modified by Barton and Grant (2006), developed an influential
model of the main determinants of health, in which constitutional factors such as sex, age, and
genetics are at the core, overlapping layers represent individual lifestyle factors, and the wider
determinants are at the bottom. The core attributes are relatively fixed, but the determinants are
subject to change as the layers of influence extend outwards.The first layer represents individual
lifestyle behaviors such as diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. The second
layer represents people's communities – social networks that influence our health and health
behaviors. Following that, living and working conditions, such as an individual's employment,
housing, and education, have an impact on health. Finally, current socioeconomic, cultural, and
environmental conditions have an impact on the health of the entire population, which is
influenced by local, regional, national, and international factors.

2. Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tupJDf13jBo

"A healthy environment underpins a healthy population," says Dr. Margaret Chan,
Director-General of the World Health Organization. "If countries do not take actions to make
environments where people live and work healthy, millions will continue to become ill and die
too young."
The connectivity of life forms demonstrates whatever humans try giving to the earth does
not simply vanish. Humans are exposed to contaminants through the food they eat, the air they
breathe, and the water they consume. Everything here is connected in some way or another.
Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to environmental harm because their
immunity is compromised for a variety of reasons. Pesticides and chemicals can also be found in
the food we consume. When food is grown, many pesticides are used to maintain adequate food
growth, and as a result, modern additions lower the performance of farmland soil. Furthermore,
they reduce the quality of pollinators, which aid in the organic growth of food. They can cause a
variety of diseases in those who consume them, including cancer and antibiotic resistance.
When we live in cities, we are exposed to traffic pollution, housing with limited access to
clean water and sanitation, and people who work in the informal sector are in dangerous,
disgusting, and degrading conditions. The consequences of a polluted environment include
exposure to chemicals and poisons, radiation, poor farming practices, and climate change, all of
which contribute to our very uncertain future. We are at a crossroads, and things could get worse.
Let us work on improving our world by lowering our consumption and cleaning the air
we breathe by using greener fuels and walking or biking, safely stashing harmful chemicals in
our homes and workplaces, and disposal of wastes in the proper setting. Also, such policies must
be actively supported by our various government organizations to ensure that the laws are
enforced. To achieve better health and well-being, we must work together.