Question 1

Which of the following terms is used to describe chemicals of global concern due to their potential for long-range transport, persistence in the environment, and their ability to bio-magnify and bio-accumulate in ecosystems?

Accepted Answer

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are chemicals of global concern due to their potential for long-range transport, persistence in the environment, and their ability to bio-magnify and bio-accumulate in ecosystems. These chemicals can cause adverse effects on human health and the environment, and efforts have been made to regulate and reduce their use and release. Synthetic chemicals and gas-emitting chemicals may also have environmental concerns, but they do not specifically have the same characteristics as POPs. Salutogenic pollutants is not a recognized term in environmental chemistry.

Question 2

Women and girls, due to their childbearing responsibilities, are affected by the environment in which of the different ways than men? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Women have more adipose tissue than men, and chemicals accumulate in fatty tissue, leading to higher exposure and potential health risks. Additionally, daughters can be affected by their grandmother's environmental exposure to contaminants during pregnancy, indicating that environmental impacts can extend across generations. Option B is incorrect as it is based on a false premise, and Option D is incorrect as gender differences do exist in terms of environmental exposure and their impact on health.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Wisdom? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Wisdom is based on the belief that Indigenous peoples have unique insights on their natural environment due to their ancestral relationship with the land. It has been handed down through oral tradition for generations and acquired through life experiences. Several international organizations have recognized and acknowledged the importance of this knowledge.

Question 4

Which Canadian document identifies environmental injustice as the inequitable exposure of poor, minority, and disenfranchised populations to toxic chemicals, contaminated air and water, unsafe workplaces leading to a disproportionate burden of pollution-related diseases?link the environment to health?

Accepted Answer

The Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health is the only document that identifies environmental injustice as the inequitable exposure of poor, minority, and disenfranchised populations to toxic chemicals, contaminated air and water, unsafe workplaces leading to a disproportionate burden of pollution-related diseases.

Question 5

How many people globally have been displaced by climate change?

Accepted Answer

According to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre, around 26 million people are displaced each year due to climate change and weather-related disasters, making this the most accurate figure among the provided options.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about environmental health inequities? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Environmental health inequities refer to the unequal distribution of environmental risks and benefits among different populations. The environment affects human and other life in different ways, depending on factors such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location. Much of the unequal distribution of resources for healthy living has been socially created, as the relationships between powerful and dominant groups in society have contributed to, and benefit from, environmental exploitation and social inequities. It is a matter of intergenerational justice that community health nurses (CHNs) collaborate with other health care professionals and communities to provide stewardship for the preservation and protection of the ecological determinants of health for future generations. Therefore, options A, B, C, and D are all true statements about environmental health inequities.

Question 7

The environment affects people differently based on which of the following? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The environment can have varying effects on people based on their geopolitical location, social location based on race and ethnicity, social location based on developmental stage, and social location based on socioeconomic status. For example, individuals living in areas prone to natural disasters may be more affected by environmental factors, and individuals living in poverty may have less access to resources to mitigate environmental risks. Additionally, children and elderly individuals may be more vulnerable to environmental hazards, and minority communities may be disproportionately affected by environmental injustices.

Question 8

Which regions of the world are most heavily polluted? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific are known to be the most heavily polluted regions in the world, with high levels of air pollution and plastic waste. South America and the Middle East also have their share of pollution problems, but not to the same extent as Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific.

Question 9

What percentage of deaths can be attributed to pollution?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 16% of deaths worldwide can be attributed to pollution, according to a report by the Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health.

Question 10

In Canada, which of the following groups are especially at risk for experiencing environmental health inequities?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

In the most severely affected countries, pollution-related disease is responsible for what proportion of deaths?

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization, pollution-related disease is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths in the most severely affected countries.

Question 12

Climate change continues to have devastating effects on which of the following populations?

Accepted Answer

Indigenous people are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to their reliance on the natural environment for their livelihoods and culture. Climate change has been linked to loss of land, displacement, food and water insecurity, and the endangerment of traditional practices and knowledge systems.

Question 13

Which of the following are mental health consequences of involuntary human migration? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Involuntary human migration can lead to various mental health issues, including chronic anxiety, suicide, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), due to the stress, trauma, and instability associated with such experiences.

Question 14

Differences in heath inequities exist depending on if people live in countries that have adopted progressive climate change policies. What term is used to describe this difference?

Accepted Answer

Geopolitical location refers to the political and geographical position of a country or region in relation to other countries or regions. It can influence a country's climate change policies and the health inequities experienced by its population.

Question 15

Women take on different social roles and responsibilities that expose them to different environments leading to negative health outcomes. What is an example of this? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Women are more likely to take on the responsibility of cooking and cleaning in the household, which exposes them to higher levels of indoor air pollutants from cooking and chemical cleaning products. This can lead to negative health outcomes, such as respiratory illnesses and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Women are not necessarily lower exposed to cancer-causing pharmacological factors or household allergens.

Question 16

What is the correct term for interacting ecosystems of Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and terrestrial surfaces, or the "natural goods and services" that are essential for life on our planet?

Accepted Answer

The correct term for interacting ecosystems of Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and terrestrial surfaces, or the "natural goods and services" that are essential for life on our planet is ecological determinants of health. Social determinants of health refer to the social and economic conditions that influence individual and group differences in health. Indigenous determinants of health focus on the unique historical, cultural, and linguistic circumstances of Indigenous peoples that affect their health. Ecological knowledge and wisdom refers to the traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous peoples related to the environment, which are often critical to maintaining ecological sustainability.

Question 17

Which environmental framework is concerned with the unprecedented impact of human activity on Earth's ecological systems in the atmosphere, in oceans, and on land and its consequences for human health?

Accepted Answer

The Planetary Health framework is specifically concerned with the relationship between human activity and the health of the planet's ecological systems, including the impact of these systems on human health. It seeks to address the unprecedented scale and intensity of human impact on the environment, which threatens the health and wellbeing of both humans and other living beings on Earth. The other frameworks listed may touch on aspects of this issue, but they do not focus specifically on the relationship between human activity and ecological health.

Question 18

Our planet's ecological systems are threatened by human action including which of the following? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Pollution, resource depletion, marine degradation, and population growth are all significant ways in which human action is impacting and threatening ecological systems on our planet. As such, all of these options are valid choices.

Question 19

Which of the following pollutants do not stop at national borders? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following pollutants do not...

Question 20

Who is largely responsible for climate change?

Accepted Answer

The overwhelming scientific consensus is that human activities, particularly burning fossil fuels and deforestation, are the primary cause of climate change. While animals, plants, and insects do emit greenhouse gases, their contributions are negligible compared to human activities.

Quiz 27: Ecological Determinants of Health and Environmental Health Inequities