Environmental Science 15th Edition by Scott Spoolman,Tyler Miller

Exercise 14

What is the key concept for this section? What is risk analysis ? In terms of premature deaths, what are the three greatest threats that people face? What are six ways in which poverty can threaten one?s health? Describe the health threats from smoking and how we can reduce these threats. Summarize our knowledge of the health effects of using e-cigarettes. How can we reduce the threats resulting from the use of various technologies? What are five factors that can cause people to misjudge risks? List four guidelines for evaluating and reducing risk.