The environment is seen to be the totality of the internal and external forces which surround a person and with which they interact at any given time. These forces include the intrapersonal, interpersonal and extrapersonal stressors which can affect the person's normal line of defense and so can affect the stability of the system. It is defined as all the conditions, circumstances, and influences surrounding and affecting the development and behavior of persons or groups. The changing environment stimulates the person to make adaptive responses.
Environmental changes demand increasing energy to adapt to the situation.
Same as the 1st, Exacerbation of chronic condition. She is the key contact for citizens who have questions or concerns about environmental activities in their communities and possible health effects.