Explain A Relationship Between Exposure To A Hazard In The Environment

Environmental HazardsStudent’s NameInstitutionCourse Number and NameInstructor NameAssignment DateEnvironmental HazardsThe condition of an environment where an individual resides can pose serious health challenges. These challenges are mostly associated with poor sanitation and unconducive living surroundings, with improper access to basic needs such as quality food, water, shelter, and clothing among others. Some environmental health hazards can be a result of natural phenomena such as cold weather, and drought that results in dust and floods, among others. Others are as a result of poor sanitation. In any of the cases, unfavorable environmental conditions result in health challenges for the people. Each unconducive condition poses a unique health risk to the people that requires proper planning, policies, and systems to ensure they are prevented, detected, and managed effectively. Poor quality of air resulting from air pollution and dust is the main environmental health problem in the community where I come from. This condition has resulted in increased airborne diseases as well as premature conditions. Besides, it results in a significant healthcare burden not only in the hospitals but also in the Ministry of Health due