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AL AQEELI ( Clean Air)

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Clean Air According to Air Now, clean air is the air that has no harmful level of pollutants (dirt and chemicals) in it, clean air is good for people to breathe (1) . The average adult breathes over 3,000 gallons of air every day. Children breathe even more air per pound of body weight and are more susceptible to air pollution (2) . According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 92% of the world’s population in 2014 was living in areas where WHO air quality guidelines were not met; in addition, outdoor air pollution caused 3 million premature deaths in 2012, mostly in low- and middle-income countries in the Western Pacific and Southeast Asia (3)  Many people around the world are live in areas where they have high level of pollutants include (chemicals, dirt, and toxins) which have harmful impact on the public health. Air pollutants can cause burning sensation in eye, irritation, respiratory problems and even cancer and damage to the reproductive sy...
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Final Blog!

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Final Blog Success in studies requires motivation, confidence, self-discipline, positive attitude, and the ability to make plans and  clear objectives. At the start of this and particularly the Environmental and Occupational Health Issues in Public Health class, I had a misconception that I knew enough of what entails the field. Nonetheless, during the module, I was introduced to a wide range of topics related to the study of the environment including air, water, food, and health risks related to the environment about which possessed little or no knowledge. As a student, this was an excellent disposition to develop in various fields - study skills and other critical life skills. These skills will not only help me succeed in my academics but will also help me to excel in the handling of challenging tasks following graduation. My professor - Professor Sattler, spent a sizable amount of time in designing, developing, covering the different aspects of the...
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Think About It

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M14.4 Blog: Think About It a.) As we begin to think about being active and prepared, and the links that are specific to your region or area of interest to learn more about health (physical and psychosocial) and environmental impacts or preparedness needs for these disaster precipitators. A wildfire is an unplanned, unwanted fire burning in a natural area, such as a forest, grassland, or prairie that can occur anywhere and anytime throughout the year. When natural disasters and humanitarian crises strike, communities are often devastated and left vulnerable, having little access to some of life's essentials, such as food, clean water, shelter, and basic services. While they must deal with the tragic loss of human life and property, they also have to face the uncertainty of seeing their livelihoods destroyed or severely affected.  The impact of wildfire on public and environmental health includes the spread of wood smoke and toxins, develop of ...
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