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| Leading cause of death in US |
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Definition
| Diseases of the heart (Heart Attack) |
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| 2nd leading cause of death in US |
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Definition
| Malignant neoplasms (cancer) |
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| 3rd leading cause of death in US |
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Definition
| Cerebrovascular disease (stroke) |
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| 4th leading cause of death in US |
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Definition
| Chronic lower respiratory disease (emphysema, chronic bronchitis) |
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| 5th leading cause of death in US |
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Definition
Unintentional injuries
(Accidents) |
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| Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) function |
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Definition
| provide health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable |
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| HRSA grantees provide health care to |
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Definition
| uninsured people, people living with HIV/AIDS, and pregnant women, mothers and children |
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| OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration and is a part of the |
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Definition
| United States Department of Labor |
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| an average of _________ die from traumatic injuries each day in the United States |
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| an average of _________ are hospitalized from traumatic injuries each day in the United States |
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| OSHA—Occupational safety and health agency function is |
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Definition
| encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health |
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| OSHA—Occupational safety and health agency function is |
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Definition
| prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths by issuing and enforcing rules (called standards) for workplace safety and health |
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| The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Function |
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Definition
| Disease diagnosis, Epidemiological records |
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| Public Health Department function |
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Definition
| Contagious disease surveillance and inspection of cafeterias and restaurants |
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| Food and Drug Administration function |
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Definition
| for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation |
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Term
| The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more |
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Definition
| effective, safer, and more affordable |
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| National Institutes of Health (NIH) function |
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Definition
| focal point for medical research in the United States. |
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Term
| The goal of NIH research is to |
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Definition
| acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability, from the rarest genetic disorder to the common cold |
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Term
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) function |
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Definition
Assures quality of air and water.
Sets standards |
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Term
| The World Health Organization (WHO) is the |
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Definition
| United Nations specialized agency for health |
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| United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) function |
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Definition
| keeping the food sources safe, educate Americans on the nutritional guidelines, make sure we have the latest information and news on food recalls |
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Definition
| Rivers, Streams, lakes, No.1 source for human consumption |
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Definition
Purest source
Agricultural purposes
No.2 source for human consumption. |
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Definition
Rain, snow, etc.
No.3 source for human consumption |
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Definition
Industry and personal use
2000 gallons/person/day prepared |
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Term
| Water Purification -Aeration |
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Definition
| Adding oxygen for freshness |
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Term
| Water Purification - Coagulation |
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Definition
| Aluminum sulfate. Removes turbidity, color, Fe, microorganisms |
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Term
| Water Purification-Sedimentation |
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Definition
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| Water Purification-Filtration |
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Definition
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| Water Purification-Disinfection |
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Definition
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Term
| Water Purification-Softening |
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Definition
| Removal of Ca & Mg, Zeolite filtration |
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| Water Purification-Adsorption |
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Definition
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| Water Purification-Corrosive Correction |
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Term
| Steps of filtration cycle |
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Definition
| 1. coagulation/Floccation,2. sedimentation, 3. filtration, 4. disinfection |
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Term
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Definition
| :A large portion of untreated water is mixed with chemicals known as coagulants. The floc attaches to bacteria, and other contaminants in the water to form a sticky glob called floc. |
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Term
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Definition
| The water is put into a settling basin where the floc and contaminants sink to the bottom and are removed from the water supply. |
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Term
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Definition
| The water is pumped into a filter, which contains sand, gravel, and coal. During this step the remaining particles are removed from our water supply. |
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Term
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Definition
| During this step the water is purified with heat, ultraviolet light, ozone oxidation, or chlorine. Because ultraviolet light and ozone oxidation don't stay with the water after it leaves the plant and thus can't protect the water all the way to the tap, whereas chlorine can, chlorine is used most often |
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Term
| Amebiasis-Microbial agent |
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Definition
| Protozoa(Entamoeba histolytica) |
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Term
| Amebiasis-General symptoms |
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Definition
| Abdominal discomfort , fatigue, diarrhea. flatulence, and weight loss |
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Term
| Cryptosporidiosis-Microbial agent |
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Definition
| Protozoa( Cryptosporidium parvum) |
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Term
| Cryptosporidiosis-General symptoms |
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Definition
| Diarrhea, abdominal discomfort |
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Term
| Campylobactriosis-Microbial agent |
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Definition
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Term
| Campylobactriosis-General symptoms |
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Definition
| Fever, abdominal pain , diarrhea. |
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Definition
| Watery diarrhea, vomiting, occasional muscle cramps |
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| Giardiasis-Microbial agent |
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Definition
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Term
| Giardiasis-General symptoms |
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Definition
| Diarrhea, abdominal discomfort |
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Term
| Hepatitis-Microbial agent |
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Definition
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Term
| Hepatitis-General symptoms |
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Definition
| Fever, chills, abdominal discomfort, jaundice, dark urine |
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Term
| Shigellosis-Microbial agent |
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Definition
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Term
| Shigellosis-General symptoms |
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Definition
| Fever, diarrhea, and bloody stool |
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Term
| Typhoid fever-Microbial agent |
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Definition
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Term
| Typhoid fever-General symptoms |
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Definition
| fever, headache, constipation, appetite loss, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, appearance of abdominal rash |
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Term
| Viral gastroenteritis-Microbial agents |
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Definition
| Viruses (Norwalk, Rota virus, and other types) |
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Term
| Viral gastroenteritis-General symptoms |
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Definition
| Fever, headache, gastrointestinal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea |
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