logging in or signing up Egypt JUL05 Monica Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 442 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: March 10, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: sarabank (7 month(s) ago) nice love it Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: hhhmmm (40 month(s) ago) plz, can you send me your ppt Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript EGYPT: EGYPT Largest Arab population in the world Pollution becoming a significant problemPhysical Environment: Physical Environment Topography Mostly desert 8,500 ft in the southern Sinai Climate Intense sun Severe shortage of rainfall Extreme temperature variations in the desert; 50 degrees F in a 24hr period Summer winds may raise temperature 36 degrees F in less than 2 hoursPhysical Environment: Physical EnvironmentPhysical Environment: Physical EnvironmentEnvironmental Health Risk: Greatest short term risks associated with ingestion of contaminated food/water; extreme heat/cold; airborne particulates; high altitude Greatest long term risks associated with consuming food contaminated with toxic metals or pesticides Environmental Health RiskInfectious Disease Risk: Infectious Disease Risk INTERMEDIATE RISK for infectious diseases Inadequate force health protection (FHP) measures, will adversely impact mission effectiveness Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases HIGH RISK = Diarrhea, hep A & E, typhoid fever INTERMEDIATE RISK = brucellosis, cholera FHP Priorities Deploy appropriate PM personnel and equipment Consume food, water, ice only from US-approved sources Operate food preparation facilities in accordance with Army doctrine Ensure proper hand washing facilities near all latrines and dining facilities and enforce Infectious Diseases Cont.: Infectious Diseases Cont. Vector-borne Diseases HIGH RISK = Malaria, Dengue fever, Leishmaniasis INTERMEDIATE RISK = Chikungunya, Crimean-Congo fever, Japanese encephalitis, Rickettsioses, Sand-fly fever, Scrub typhus, West Nile fever FHP Priorities Use DEET on all exposed skin Treat field uniforms with permethrin Use bed nets in field conditions, treat with permethrin Enforce malaria chemoprophylaxis as appropriate Infectious Diseases Cont.: Infectious Diseases Cont. Animal-contact Diseases HIGH RISK = Rabies, among the highest in the world INTERMEDIATE RISK = Anthrax, Q-fever FHP Priorities Avoid animal contact No mascots Report all animal bites and scratches What not to do!Infectious Diseases Cont.: Infectious Diseases Cont. Sexually Transmitted Diseases INTERMEDIATE RISK = gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, Hep B FHP Priorities Avoid sexual contact Use latex condoms if sexually activeInfectious Diseases Cont.: Infectious Diseases Cont. Water-contact Diseases INTERMEDIATE RISK = leptospirosis FHP Priorities avoid unnecessary contact with lakes, rivers, streams, and other surface water There will not be a sign like this.Infectious Diseases Cont.: Infectious Diseases Cont. Respiratory Diseases INTERMEDIATE RISK = tuberculosis FHP Priorities Tuberculin skin test before and after deployment Avoid close contact with local populationHazardous Animals & Plants: Hazardous Animals & Plants Animals Rabid dogs, snakes, centipedes, scorpions, spiders Plants Mexican Poppy, Fetid Nightshade FHP Priorities Do not handle animals Shake out boots, clothing, & bedding Do not touch, chew, eat, or burn unfamiliar plants SUMMARY: SUMMARY Physical Environment Infectious Diseases = High Risk Hazardous Animals and Plants FHP measures are simple and effective Use and Enforce Will conserve the fighting strength You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Egypt JUL05 Monica Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 442 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: March 10, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: sarabank (7 month(s) ago) nice love it Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: hhhmmm (40 month(s) ago) plz, can you send me your ppt Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript EGYPT: EGYPT Largest Arab population in the world Pollution becoming a significant problemPhysical Environment: Physical Environment Topography Mostly desert 8,500 ft in the southern Sinai Climate Intense sun Severe shortage of rainfall Extreme temperature variations in the desert; 50 degrees F in a 24hr period Summer winds may raise temperature 36 degrees F in less than 2 hoursPhysical Environment: Physical EnvironmentPhysical Environment: Physical EnvironmentEnvironmental Health Risk: Greatest short term risks associated with ingestion of contaminated food/water; extreme heat/cold; airborne particulates; high altitude Greatest long term risks associated with consuming food contaminated with toxic metals or pesticides Environmental Health RiskInfectious Disease Risk: Infectious Disease Risk INTERMEDIATE RISK for infectious diseases Inadequate force health protection (FHP) measures, will adversely impact mission effectiveness Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases HIGH RISK = Diarrhea, hep A & E, typhoid fever INTERMEDIATE RISK = brucellosis, cholera FHP Priorities Deploy appropriate PM personnel and equipment Consume food, water, ice only from US-approved sources Operate food preparation facilities in accordance with Army doctrine Ensure proper hand washing facilities near all latrines and dining facilities and enforce Infectious Diseases Cont.: Infectious Diseases Cont. Vector-borne Diseases HIGH RISK = Malaria, Dengue fever, Leishmaniasis INTERMEDIATE RISK = Chikungunya, Crimean-Congo fever, Japanese encephalitis, Rickettsioses, Sand-fly fever, Scrub typhus, West Nile fever FHP Priorities Use DEET on all exposed skin Treat field uniforms with permethrin Use bed nets in field conditions, treat with permethrin Enforce malaria chemoprophylaxis as appropriate Infectious Diseases Cont.: Infectious Diseases Cont. Animal-contact Diseases HIGH RISK = Rabies, among the highest in the world INTERMEDIATE RISK = Anthrax, Q-fever FHP Priorities Avoid animal contact No mascots Report all animal bites and scratches What not to do!Infectious Diseases Cont.: Infectious Diseases Cont. Sexually Transmitted Diseases INTERMEDIATE RISK = gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, Hep B FHP Priorities Avoid sexual contact Use latex condoms if sexually activeInfectious Diseases Cont.: Infectious Diseases Cont. Water-contact Diseases INTERMEDIATE RISK = leptospirosis FHP Priorities avoid unnecessary contact with lakes, rivers, streams, and other surface water There will not be a sign like this.Infectious Diseases Cont.: Infectious Diseases Cont. Respiratory Diseases INTERMEDIATE RISK = tuberculosis FHP Priorities Tuberculin skin test before and after deployment Avoid close contact with local populationHazardous Animals & Plants: Hazardous Animals & Plants Animals Rabid dogs, snakes, centipedes, scorpions, spiders Plants Mexican Poppy, Fetid Nightshade FHP Priorities Do not handle animals Shake out boots, clothing, & bedding Do not touch, chew, eat, or burn unfamiliar plants SUMMARY: SUMMARY Physical Environment Infectious Diseases = High Risk Hazardous Animals and Plants FHP measures are simple and effective Use and Enforce Will conserve the fighting strength