Week 11 Assignment: Content Reflection

Both pests and pesticides can be considered hazardous to human health. When thinking about how

we can best protect the public's health how should public health professionals deal with this

dilemma? Should the elimination of pests be our focus? Or should the elimination of harmful

pesticides be our focus? Why do you feel the way you do? What is one way that public health could

prioritize pest management while at the same time be mindful of the risks to humans and the

environment? Your answer should be approximately 300 words in length.