Question

a cholera outbreak has occurred, and the culprit is contaminated drinking water. which controllable risk factors might have caused this outbreak? check all that apply.
the unsanitary handling of human waste by nearby waterways.
the genetic makeup of individuals reporting cholera - related symptoms.
the significant difference in reported cases between males and females.
the reduction in accessibility to regions that use filtered bottled water.
the lack of access individuals with symptoms have to health clinics.

Explanation:

• The unsanitary handling of human waste by nearby waterways can contaminate drinking water, and this is a controllable risk factor as proper waste - handling measures can be implemented.
• The genetic makeup of individuals is an inherent and uncontrollable factor.
• The difference in reported cases between males and females is likely due to biological or social factors that are not directly related to the water - contamination cause of the outbreak and may not be easily controllable in the context of preventing the water - borne outbreak.
• Reduction in accessibility to regions with filtered bottled water means people may have to rely on potentially contaminated local water sources. This is a controllable factor as efforts can be made to improve water access.
• Lack of access to health clinics is more related to post - symptom treatment and not directly to the contamination of drinking water (the cause of the outbreak in this case).

Answer:

• The unsanitary handling of human waste by nearby waterways.
• The reduction in accessibility to regions that use filtered bottled water.