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Title: Environmental health comprises those aspects of human health affecting quality of life that are ... Post by: delunliu on Feb 2, 2018 Environmental health comprises those aspects of human health affecting quality of life that are determined by biological, chemical, and social and psychological problems in the envi-ronment.
Why is it important for nurses to understand the premises of environmental health? 1. Nurses should be able to assess, eliminate/reduce, educate, and advocate for poli-cies that support health environments. 2. Toxicologists often consult nurses about environmental pollutants. 3. Pollutants such as lead are among the top 20 reported by nurses to the Environ-mental Protection Agency. 4. Many Americans live in areas that do not meet current national ambient air quality standards. Title: Environmental health comprises those aspects of human health affecting quality of life that are ... Post by: bethclip on Feb 2, 2018 Content hidden
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