Who Is Most Exposed to the Risks of Environmental Degradation

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Essay

Who is most exposed to the risks of environmental degradation?

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that controls the body's responses to stress or emergencies, often termed the "fight or flight" response.

Hypnotic Induction

A process or set of techniques designed to put a person into a state of hypnosis, marked by increased suggestibility and relaxation.

Overactive Thyroid

A condition, also known as hyperthyroidism, characterized by excessive hormone production by the thyroid gland.

Pain

A distressing feeling and emotional response linked to real or possible harm to the body, or expressed in relation to such harm.