Humans and the Environment

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Identify ecological conditions favoring the spread of common, endemic, and potentially epidemic diseases (e.g., malaria, meningitis, dracunculiasis, schistosomiasis, onchocerciasis, typhoid fever, cholera). Relate the biology of the vector or agent of each disease with its spread and control. Use knowledge of causative organisms, mode of transmission, and symptoms of easily transmissible diseases/syndromes (poliomyelitis, cholera, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted disease/syndrome like gonorrhea, syphilis, AIDS) for prevention, treatment, and control. Apply principles of inoculation and vaccination on disease prevention. Categorize pollution into air, water, and soil. Relate the effects of common pollutants to human health and environmental degradation. Determine methods for controlling each pollutant. Explain the importance of sanitation with emphasis on solid waste, sewage disposal, community health, and personal hygiene. Assess the roles and functions of international and national health agencies (e.g., WHO, UNICEF, IRCS, ministries of health and environment). Apply various methods of conservation of renewable and non-renewable natural resources for environmental protection for present and future generations. Outline benefits of conserving natural resources and preventing desertification. Identify bodies responsible for resource conservation at national and international levels (e.g., NCF, Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria National Parks, WWF, IUCN, UNEP) and their activities. Identify, state location, and importance of game reserves and National parks in Nigeria.