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CHAPTER 3 - Factors of Health
CHAPTER 3 - Factors of Health
MANAGEMENT
DHM 3123
HEALTH PROMOTION
CHAPTER 3: Factors of
Health
Many things influence how well and how long we
live. Health Factors represent those things we can
improve to live longer and healthier lives. They
are indicators of the future health of our
communities.
Clean air and safe water are necessary for good health.
Air pollution is associated with increased asthma rates
and lung diseases and an increase in premature deaths
from heart and lung disease.
Contaminated water can lead to illness, infection and
increased risks of cancer.
Poor surface water quality can also make lakes unsafe for
swimming and wild fish unsafe for consumption.
Nitrogen pollution and harmful algae blooms
create toxins in water, which can lead to rashes,
stomach or liver illness, respiratory problems,
and neurological effects when people ingest or
come into contact with polluted water.
Housing
Our homes, and those of our neighbors, play a critical
role in shaping our health and the health of the whole
community.