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WEEK 1-3
Ogonnaya Dotson-Newman illustrates how race, class, and other socioeconomic factors influence the risks that certain populations face, and the systemic complexities of these challenges.
Ogonnaya Dotson-Newman illustrates how race, class, and other socioeconomic factors influence the risks that certain populations face, and the systemic complexities of these challenges.
1_1b_5_Ogonnaya Dotson Newman_Vulnerable Populations and Systemic Injustice.mp4Key Terms
Key Terms
- Vulnerable Populations
- Toxic Legacy
- Endocrine Disruptors
- Redlining
- Toxic Stress
- Asthma
- Legacy Chemicals
- Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs)
Discussion Points
Discussion Points
- What populations are affected most by the combination of biological, environmental, and social impacts of building materials?
- What additional health challenges do residents of low-income housing face in relation to the built environment?
- How do affordability factors affect healthy material initiatives?
- How can we make change happen for these communities?
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Environmental Justice and Health Alliance
Environmental Justice and Health Alliance
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