Effectiveness of community empowerment through educational awareness regarding public health risks

This article provides insight into the selective communication about public health risks to communities regarding lead exposure.

Educational Objectives

Editor's Comments:
Some communities in SA are also exposed to environmental risks associated with industrial activities. This article could assist in creating awareness of shortfalls in communication dealing with the hazards and risks associated with industrial activities.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should:

1. Know the health risks associated with lead exposure.
2. Know of strategies used to mitigate lead exposure.
3. Know the importance of appropriate communication content to prevent public health risks.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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