Environmental Health & Pollution Impact
- Environmental Health & Pollution Impact examines how environmental factors such as air, water, soil, and chemical exposure influence human health.
- It studies the relationship between environmental conditions and diseases to identify and reduce health risks caused by pollution and hazardous substances.
- Key contributors include air pollution, contaminated water, industrial waste, chemical exposure, and climate change.
- These environmental risks can lead to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disorders, infections, and other serious health conditions.
- Regulations, environmental monitoring, and sustainable practices help minimize pollution-related health risks.
- Addressing environmental health issues plays a critical role in protecting communities and improving overall population health.
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), environmental factors contribute to nearly 24% of global deaths annually, highlighting the major health burden of pollution.
