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The goal of the course is to help the student recognize environmental and occupational health hazards in the rural setting, the effects of exposure to these hazards and preventative measures that should be taken to avoid environmental risks. This course introduces students in the Rural Medicine Program to the basics of environmental and occupational health in the rural setting. The course is designed to help these students recognize biological, chemical, physical, safety, and ergonomic health hazards common to the rural South; the effects of human exposure to these hazards are presented; and preventive measures that should be taken to avoid such exposures are discussed. Applicable environmental and workplace regulations are reviewed.