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Technology has played a key role in the development of human society. Modern technologies such as information technology,have changed the human lifestyle. Development of sophisticated instruments like computers, satellites, telecommunication instruments etc have resulted in total revolution in almost all spheres of life. The important role of information technology in environment and human health are as follows
1. Remote Sensing. Remote sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS) has proved to be very effective tool in environment management. Now,the ongoing changes in the environment can be assessed easily through satellites by remote sensing techniques. The occurrence of a number of natural calamities like droughts, floods, volcanic eruptions etc., can also be predicted well in advance. Such assessments help the environmentalists and planners to take ameliorative measure to minimize the effects of these extreme natural events. The Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India has created an information system called Environmental Information System (ENVIS) with its headquarters in Delhi. It provides a network database in environmental issues like pollution control, renewable energy, desertification, biodiversity etc.
2. Database. Database is the collection of inter-related data on various subjects in computerized form which can be retrieved whenever required. Now the data regarding birth and death rates, immunization and sanitation programs can be maintained more accurately than before in computers at health centers. Database is also available about the diseases like malaria, fluorosis, AIDS etc. The Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India has taken up the task of compiling a database on various environmental issues like wildlife, forests cover, wasteland etc.
3. Human health. Information technology also plays a key role in human health. It helps the doctors to monitor the health of people of that area. The information regarding outbreak of epidemic diseases from remote areas can be sent more quickly to the district administration to take corrective measures. Now, patients can seek help of a super specialist doctor placed at far off distance. Many hospitals now, take on-line help of experts to provide better treatment and services to their patients. This has become possible only because of advancement of IT in the recent times.
4. Online Information. It provides vast quantum of information on different subjects including human health and environment.
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Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)?
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is a key division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) focused on promoting the adoption and effective use of health information technology (health IT). Established under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act in 2009, the ONC works to improve healthcare quality, safety, and efficiency through health IT initiatives and policies. It also oversees the development of standards and guidelines to ensure the interoperability of health information systems across the healthcare sector.
Technology that consists of electromagnetic devices and systems for communicating over long distances is known as?
Technology, the application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life or, as it is sometimes phrased, to the change and manipulation of the human environment.
What is the difference between environment and technology?
This difference could be succinctly described as those things that human beings didn't make (the environment) and those things that human beings did make (technology).
What are some common questions about heat and its effects on the environment and human health?
Some common questions about heat and its effects on the environment and human health include: How does heat contribute to climate change? What are the health risks associated with extreme heat events? How can we mitigate the impact of heat on both the environment and human health?
Are devices and technology deadly to the human body and health?
They could be. It all depends on the types of technology or devices.
What is the processing of information on its own without human involvement?
Information technology I guess
How information technology become famous?
When human find that we do not need to pay salary to computers, the information technology becomes popular.
Why should you not pollute?
it spoils the environment and spoils human health
Impacts of information technology on human beings?
I don`t no
Difinition of human environment?
Definition : -has many man-made features , formed when people change the physical environment through human activities, can be physical/ human landscape/both, varies with technology
What are the affects of smog?
smog affects the human health and harm the environment
How does human action affect the environment?
it causes health risks and deaths
