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UNIT SIX

SATELLITE MODULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

PROFESSIONALS

6.1. Introduction

6.1.1. Purpose and use of this satellite module

This module is intended to be used by degree environmental health professionals to
provide them with basic issues that are not discussed in the core module but essential

to undertake prevention and control activities for common skin diseases.

6.1.2. Directions for using the Module

¾ Before reading this satellite module be sure that you have completed the pre-test

and studied the core module.

¾ Continue reading this satellite module, and when you have completed the
satellite module test your self by the pre-test again.

6.1.3. Pre-test for Environmental Health Professionals

I. Choose the best answer for all of the following questions

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1. From healthy skin, approximately 10 particles are disseminated into the air each
day, and __ % of the skin squamous contain viable bacteria
A. 50%

B. 25%
C. 10%

D. 75 %

E. None
2. A measure taken at an individual level to prevent the transmission of skin

diseases from source to susceptible host is called _____
A. Drug treatment

B. Insecticidal application

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