Environmental Health

Whoa!! Looking up these two products in the database was totally eyeopening as I found the ratings of each of the products to be quite shocking. Due to the fact that these products can we found over the counter, and are extremely cost effective, I knew they wouldn't have the best ratings, but I was shocked to find that the fragrance found in my Secret deodorant can cause "o rgan system  toxicity"...WHAT. I also thought that by purchasing Dove products, I was choosing something that wasn't as harmful, but I was totally wrong...it contains formaldehyde which is extremely concerning. After this exercise I will definitely be  more aware of the personal care products I purchase, however I am a bit concerned about others who may not be aware of the toxic chemicals found in everyday personal care products. This is a topic that should definitely be discussed in various settings because these products can be harmful, but most people rely on such products because they a...

https://www.ehn.org/carbon-dioxide-makes-food-less-healthy-2598739140.html Rising CO2 will leave crops—and millions of humans—less healthy Due to the elevated levels of CO2 in our environments, we are expected to see a decrease in levels of protein, iron and zinc in some crops, such as rice, wheat and corn. Due to the decrease in nutrients found in such crops, an additional  175 million people could become zinc deficient, and  122 million people could become protein deficient. Many people rely on such crops due to them being cost effective, which mean those who are apart of the working class with be impacted the most- which is extremely concerning and problematic. Any thoughts?  

I guess I never really thought about how the various elements and factors found within our everyday environments/spaces impact our health. Our in-class exercise was truly eye opening and what shocked me the most was our discussion about telecommunications. Although it may seem obvious how such devices can be harmful, we have become so reliant on technology that we do hesitate to use such devices, or take a moment to think about the negative impacts or consequences when uses such devices.

I used to work in property management, so I was aware of some of the safety precautions taken in order to make homes safe and livable spaces. However, I never took the time to assess my own home, which I found quite interesting. I live in a home that was built in the early 1920s, so taking the time to assess such an old home was super fascinating. The electronics in our home are powered primarily by gas, which I was not aware of before and really opened my eyes. I also, never thought about how candles and air fresheners can impact your home health.