Author Question: How have most data on environmental hazards been obtained? Select all that apply. A. Data ... (Read 86 times)

jon_i · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

How have most data on environmental hazards been obtained? Select all that apply.

A. Data obtained after large amounts of toxic chemicals were accidentally released.
B. From descriptive research done by occupational health physicians.
C. Research using random clinical trials in a controlled laboratory setting.
D. Systematically using government-obtained data from required state reports.
E. Toxicologists examining the effects of chemicals on animals and assuming humans may be similarly affected.
F. When occupational exposure is correlated with health problems later.

Question 2

Despite ongoing attempts at case finding and early treatment, the incidence of gonorrhea, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and syphilis is on the rise. Besides the frequent lack of symptoms in the infected person,

what are major reasons behind this continued increase in infections? Select all that apply.

A. Concern over privacy means that many cases of infection are not identified.
B. Infectious agents are becoming drug-resistant and not as susceptible to treatment.
C. Many persons are unwilling to name their friends and contacts to public health nurses.
D. People are becoming very complacent about covering their mouth when coughing or using a condom when having sexual relations outside a monogamous relationship.
E. The environment in the United States is becoming increasingly dangerous.
F. Tuberculosis clients are not always compliant because of the long, costly treatment required.