Wk 6 Discussion - Emerging Issues, Future Trends and Challenges

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MPH/540: Environmental And Occupational Health Management

Wk 6 Discussion - Emerging Issues, Future Trends and Challenges [due Thurs]MPH/540: Environmental And Occupational Health Managemen

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Asthma, autism, and cancer are some of the health issues that are on the forefront of public health. Identify 3 health concerns or issues caused by environmental or occupational health hazards that are emerging and may have significant future impacts on public health.

In your response, make sure to include the following areas of research:

• What are the factors influencing the emerging health concerns?
• What are the age groups being affected?
• How can the target population be appraised of the emerging health concerns?
• What actions can be taken to prevent the spread of these illnesses?

Review the articles ‘Leading Health Indicators’ and ‘Environmental Health’ by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion to help you complete this discussion.

Make sure to include 3 reference articles you may have used to prepare your response. Cite your sources.