Question

Which of the following terms has been defined by WHO as "the control of all those factors in man's physical environment which exercise or may exercise a deleterious effect on his physical development, health and survival"?

• A. Environmental Sanitation
• B. Environmental Health
• C. Environmental Standard
• D. Environmental Control

Hint:

Think of Environmental Health as the umbrella term. Environmental Sanitation is a very important part that fits under this umbrella.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Analyze the WHO definition. Step 1: The WHO definition encompasses "control of all factors" in the "physical environment" that impact human "development, health and survival."
Step 2: Compare the options with this definition.
Step 2:

Environmental Sanitation: This is narrower, focusing on safe disposal of human waste, water, and solid waste; it's not as broad as the definition.
Environmental Health: This is a broad field covering aspects of human health affected by physical, chemical, biological, social, and psychosocial environmental factors. The provided WHO definition is a classic definition of Environmental Health.
Environmental Standard: This refers to regulations for pollutants or environmental factors, not the overall control process.
Environmental Control: This is a general term for environmental management, but "Environmental Health" is the specific public health term defined by the WHO in this context.
Step 3: Conclude the correct term.
Step 3: The definition accurately reflects the scope and purpose of Environmental Health.