BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
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teenager
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adult
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infant
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none; all have equal sensitivity
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Detailed explanation-1: -Children, because of their unique physical, biological, and social characteristics, are among the most vulnerable members of our population.
Detailed explanation-2: -Infants and children are more susceptible than adults to a range of environmental hazards. Young children (under five years) have limited mobility. They depend on others to move them out of dangerous situations. Young children are less able to perceive risk.
Detailed explanation-3: -Children and the elderly are often most at increased risk. Children are often more heavily exposed to toxins in the environment than adults because pound for pound, children breathe more air, drink more water, and eat more food than adults.
Detailed explanation-4: -EXAMPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS INCLUDE: Air contaminants. Toxic waste. Radiation. Disease-causing microorganisms and plants.
Detailed explanation-5: -People respond differently to environmental hazards due to individual differences such as age, sex, weight, health issues, and genetic makeup. Risk assessment is the process of measuring the chance that an environmental hazard will cause harm.