General Environmental Harm
What is environmental harm
Anything in the environment that can affect health
What is air pollution
Contamination of indoor or outdoor air by harmful agents
What are zoonotic diseases
Diseases transmitted from animals to humans
What is household waste
Rubbish produced in homes during daily activities
What are pesticides
Chemicals used to kill pests like insects and weeds
Name one type of environmental harm
Air pollution
Name 1 air pollutant
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)
Name one zoonotic disease found in the UK
Salmonellosis
Why is household waste harmful
can cause land, water, and air pollution
Name 1 short‑term health effect of pesticide exposure
Skin irritation
Why does public health focus on environmental harm
To minimise risks from harmful environments
What is a major cause of water pollution
Sewage and wastewater
Give 1 way zoonoses are transmitted
Direct contact with animals
What is industrial waste
Waste produced by factories, construction, and manufacturing
Name 1 long‑term health effect of pesticide exposure
cancer risk
1 example of pollution that affects health
Water pollution
What is 1 effect of water pollution
Waterborne diseases like cholera
Who is at higher risk of zoonotic infections
Farm workers
Name 1 health effect of industrial waste
cancer
Who is most at risk from pesticides
Farm workers
What environmental factor can come from animals
Disease from livestock
What is land pollution
Contamination or destruction of soil and land
Name one prevention method for zoonotic disease
PPE, handwashing
What is e‑waste
Discarded electrical or electronic devices
What is food safety
Safe handling, preparing, and storing of food to prevent illness