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PUBH6034 Environmental Health: Local to Global

Module 4 Discussion

DQ1 Water Quality, a Local and Global Issue

Various health risks surround water supply and water quality and there are often geographical differences in these risks. In this Discussion, you consider the environmental health implications of water for populations around the world, as well as the risks that come with recreational water use. Your Instructor uses the Module 4 Discussion Rubric to grade this Discussion.

Discussion Topic 1

Review the Belize media and discuss with your colleagues the challenges and successes with water quality or scarcity in developing countries as well as more developed countries. Some things you may consider as you discuss this topic: What are the most significant public health issues for water in developing countries? How do those issues differ from those in a developed country? What are some real examples of these issues and what is being done to overcome them? As Belize and other countries build their infrastructure, what can or should they incorporate into their development to retain a healthy water supply? How do socio-ecological factors influence educational interventions and solutions to water related problems?

By Day 3 of Week 7

Begin discussing Topic 1. You may either start the discussion or you may enter a discussion that was started by a colleague. If you choose the latter, be sure that your post still meets the standards of synthesis and scholarship described in the Discussion Rubric.

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DQ2 Water Quality, a Local and Global Issue

Various health risks surround water supply and water quality and there are often geographical differences in these risks. In this Discussion, you consider the environmental health implications of water for populations around the world, as well as the risks that come with recreational water use. Your Instructor uses the Module 4 Discussion Rubric to grade this Discussion.

Discussion Topic 2

Discuss with your colleagues a recreational water concern, such as polluted swimming beaches, watercraft hazards, or drowning. Some things you may consider as you discuss this topic: Provide an example of a specific recreational water use situation that has presented a public health problem and suggest possible prevention measures and solutions. How many people might be impacted by this problem and are there specific demographics associated with the risks? What are the challenges and barriers to implementing these solutions? Be sure to provide the supporting resources for the examples that you bring up.

By Day 5 of Week 7

Begin discussing Topic 2. You may either start the discussion or you may enter a discussion that was started by a colleague. If you choose the latter, be sure that your post still meets the standards of synthesis and scholarship described in the Discussion Rubric.

Click on the Reply button below to reveal the textbox for entering your message. Then click on the Submit button to post your message.