Why Are Native American Reservations Often the Target of Environmental

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why are Native American reservations often the target of environmental racism,such as locations for dump sites and mining operations?

• A)The taxes are too high for corporation dump sites in cities.
• B)Those living on the reservation do not care about the environment or their land.
• C)Reservations are not subject to state regulations about dumping.
• D)Native Americans do not believe that the proximity to this waste is harmful.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

---

Definitions:

Acute Schizophrenia

A sudden onset of schizophrenia symptoms, which could include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impairment in functioning.

Automobile Accident

An unexpected event involving one or more vehicles on a roadway that results in damage or injury.

Paranoid Delusions

Unfounded suspicions or exaggerated mistrust of others, often a component of paranoid personality disorder or schizophrenia.

Positive Symptoms

Symptoms of certain mental health disorders which involve the presence of aberrant perceptions or behaviors, such as hallucinations or delusions.