Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

Which factor is not listed as contributing to the lack of recognition of neuropsychiatric problems being related to occupational and environmental hazards?

1. Misdiagnosis as substance abuse

2. Attribution to genetic factors

3. Misdiagnosis as a psychiatric disorder

4. Belief that symptoms are related to personal issues

The correct answer is: Attribution to genetic factors

Genetic factors are not typically listed as contributing to the lack of recognition of neuropsychiatric problems being related to occupational and environmental hazards. This is because the focus is usually on external factors, such as workplace conditions or exposure to environmental hazards, rather than internal genetic factors. Misdiagnosis as substance abuse, misdiagnosis as a psychiatric disorder, and belief that symptoms are related to personal issues are all listed as contributing factors because they can lead to a delay in identifying and addressing the root cause of these problems – occupational and environmental hazards. This delay can then contribute to the lack of recognition of these hazards as the underlying cause of neuropsychiatric problems.