The study of environmental health

The study of environmental health is crucial to one’s understanding of the hazards and potential adverse effects posed by environmental agents and the extent to which environmental factors play a role in human disease. This foundation is essential for being an effective advocate for preventing environmentally caused diseases, identifying strong and weak protection policies, and […]

An all-hazards risk approach

An all-hazards risk approach assesses the vulnerability to a risk and the resources to mitigate the risk. For example, security cameras are only beneficial to reduce vulnerability of a facility if a quick response for assistance is nearby. Convenience stores in my state have surveillance cameras that are constantly operating but provide no security backup […]

Reviewing the matrix and re-evaluate the risks and consequences

After evaluating the risks, a facility manager should next identify which assets require redundancy to ensure the organization is able to maintain functionality (Norman, 2016). For example, many organizations hire an outside vendor to back up their computer information daily that is retrievable from a new location. Likewise, a homeowner buys a generator to provide […]

The concept of development.

 
 
 
 
 
In this module’s Learn section, you explored the concept of development. The authors provided you with thoughts on both the causes of development and various methods by which development may be measured. What do the authors mean by “development”? What indicators are most useful and effective in measuring development? What indicators, if any, should be added to those described by the authors? How might one go about distinguishing between causes and effects? For example, is wealth a cause of development, evidence of development, or a neutral characteristic that is neither a cause or an effect of development? What about liberty?
 
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