NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What hazards does epidemiology deal with?
A
physical
B
chemical
C
social
D
biological
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Biological health hazards include bacteria, viruses, parasites and moulds or fungi. They can pose a threat to human health when they are inhaled, eaten or come in contact with skin. They can cause illness such as food poisoning, tetanus, respiratory infections or parasite infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Biological hazards are caused by animals, plants or “microbes", like bacteria and viruses, which impact on our health. Shown are a tick, poison ivy and a virus (Rhinovirus) which causes the common cold.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common examples of biological contamination include bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi.

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