“environmental” health issue.

Part 1
Select an article from the mass media (newspaper) that deals with an “environmental” health issue. Analyze
and critique the article by answering the following questions:
What are the characteristics of the community involved?
What appears to be the sources of the problem?
What evidence is provided in the article to substantiate the cause?
Does the news coverage describe health effects?
What population is at risk?
Does the coverage provide adequate information for consumers to understand the problem and seek any
needed assistance?
How would you improve this article for better public awareness?
Part 2
What facilities are available for the homeless in your community? How do people access these resources?
What is the demographic make-up of the homeless population in your community? Primarily male or female?
Family? Ethnic group?
What is your risk of becoming homeless? What resources would you draw on if tomorrow you woke up with no
job and no housing?
What physical illnesses or disorders are specific to homeless people in your area? What are the greatest risks?