6.1 Impact of Environment and Genetics by Vidhi Patel https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics en-us 2017-05-12 14:37:43 UTC 2017-05-12 15:16:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Indoor Air Quality vidhi_patel2 https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171502100 Mold and dust can trigger and increase the chance of allergies and asthma. 

"Secondhand smoke in homes and workplaces possess a significant risk (2)".

Over 50% of the chemicals found in secondhand smoke can lead to cancer.]]> 2017-05-12 14:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171502100 Water Quality vidhi_patel2 https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171502592 Lead in water can cause serious problems when heavily ingested. 

Affects include serious damage to the brain, lungs, kidneys, and nervous system.]]> 2017-05-12 14:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171502592 Food Source and Quality vidhi_patel2 https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171503125 "The United States Protection Agency notes that long term use of high levels of pesticides can cause birth defects, nerve damage, and cancer (3)".

Shipping produce worldwide can cause air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions that leads to potential health hazards. ]]> 2017-05-12 14:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171503125 Sights and Sounds vidhi_patel2 https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171503846 Noise can increase stress and long term stress can cause heart problems, high blood pressure, and stroke. 

"Visual noise increases stress. A cluttered, dirty, or confusing environment can cause us to feel worried, sad, or helpless (3)".]]> 2017-05-12 14:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171503846 Genetics Impact Health vidhi_patel2 https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171504679 Genes contain information in your DNA about you and your body. Many genes code for different things. Some genes posses diseases and could bring potential harm to your health and body. ]]> 2017-05-12 14:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171504679 Genetics and Heredity vidhi_patel2 https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171505323 Heredity is passing of ones genes to another. A person can have a mutation in their genes that can cause many health issues for them. ]]> 2017-05-12 14:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171505323 vidhi_patel2 https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171506173 2017-05-12 14:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171506173 vidhi_patel2 https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171506483 2017-05-12 14:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171506483 vidhi_patel2 https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171506964 2017-05-12 14:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/vidhi_patel2/EnvironmentandGenetics/wish/171506964