3. Name the four influences on health status, state the relative proportion of each influence, and describe the control an indiv
idual has over each influence. 7. Give four examples of common indoor pollutants, four examples of common outdoor pollutants, and two examples of sources of hazardous waste.
The four influences on health status are: medical care - 10% of health status - you don't have much control over medical care lifestyle - 40% of health status - you have more control over your lifestyle genetics - 30% of health status - you have no control over your genetics environment - 20% of health status - you have some control over your environment
Examples of common indoor pollutants are: 1) mold and pollen, 2) asbestos, formaldehyde and lead. 3) tobacco smoke 4) household products and pesticides.
Examples of common outdoor pollutants are: 1) ozone - smog 2) diesel exhaust 3) nitrogen oxide 4) particulate matter
Sources of hazardous waste are: 1) Industrial hazardous waste 2) small quantity generators
