1. SC.912.L.14.6

2.  What factors affect individual and public health?

3. Determined by Genes Cystic Fibrosis Colorblindness Down Syndrome Sickle Cell Anemia Influenced by Genes Cancers Alzheimer’s Diabetes Hypertension Asthma Epilepsy

4.  Although your genes only affect you. The mixture of genes within a population can determine its overall health.

5.  Health issues are sometimes caused by environmental factors which can include pathogens. These can affect individuals or entire populations. ◦ Air quality  Asbestos, Smog, Mold, Lead, Allergens ◦ Water quality  Chemical waste, Feces, Bacteria, Viruses, Parasites ◦ Food Quality  Malnutrition due to drought and/or poverty  Contaminated Foods

6.  Public Health also includes issues like violence, and poverty. Make a concept map showing how community violence, family violence or poverty can increase the effects of genetic, environmental, and or pathogenic causes of illness.

7.  Make a list of health concerns among your friends and family. Then classify the concerns as Genetic, Environmental, Pathogenic.

8.  Reading in the content area.