Effects of Environment on Health by Green Yatra

Effects of environment on health:

~ Dr.Binal S.Master ~ Effects of environment on health

What is Environmental health ?:

What is Environmental health ? Environmental health addresses all human-health-related aspects of both the natural environment as well as the built environment

Environmental Health :

Environmental Health Environmental health as used by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, includes both the direct pathological effects of chemicals , radiation and some biological agents A nd the effects (often indirect) on health and wellbeing of the broad physical, psychological, social and cultural environment , which includes housing, urban development, land use and transport, encompasses all issues of public health that might be affected by any aspect of the built or natural environment. I t is targeted towards preventing disease and creating health-supporting environments . Environmental health addresses all human-health-related aspects of both the natural environment and the built environment

What are environmental health-related issues that affect modern life in both the developed and the developing worlds?:

What are environmental health-related issues that affect modern life in both the developed and the developing worlds? Air quality, which includes pollution from industry, transport or tobacco; Body art safety - tattooing and piercing ; Climate change and its effects on health ; Drinking water safety; F ood safety, issues from cultivation to sale and subsequent storage; H azardous material management, including disposal of nuclear waste; L iquid waste disposal, including water treatment plants and domestic waste ; M edical waste management and disposal ; Noise pollution control ; O ccupational health and industrial hygiene; P revention of lead poisoning, particularly among children; R ecreational water management, such as in swimming pools and spas; S olid waste management, such as landfill and recycling; T oxic chemical exposure in air, water or in the ground.

Factors which affect human health:

Factors which affect human health Human health is strongly affected by- S ocial , P olitical , E conomic , E nvironmental and T echnological factors, including urbanization, scientific developments , I ndividual behavior and individual vulnerability (e.g., genetic makeup, nutritional status, emotional well-being, age, gender and economic status ).

Global perspective of health…..:

Global perspective of health….. Tragedy illustrated on 12 th March 2011 when an unprecedented earthquake and tsunami, explosion at a nuclear power facility , releasing dangerous radiation of unspecified proportions into the air, in Japan, Fukushima caused considerable environmental damage, loss of life and pollution, including the release of potentially hazardous nuclear contaminants http ://www.cocoponics.co/page/3

Big Challenge!!!!:

Global warming has a major influence on world pollution and has been described as a ticking active bomb. It might seem that there is no stopping its onslaught and although in some respects this might be partly true, it is certainly possible to slow the process down. Time is fairly short, but if the nations of the world took a united stand to cut greenhouse emissions this would certainly be a major step in the right direction. Big Challenge!!!!

Effect of heavy metals on human health:

Effect of heavy metals on human health Heavy Metal Sources of Environ mental exposure Minimum risk level Chronic exposure toxicity effects Lead Industrial, vehicular emissions, paints and burning of plastics, papers, etc. Blood lead levels below 10 µg/dl of Blood* Impairment of neurological development, suppression of the hematological system and kidney failure Mercury Electronics, plastic waste, pesticides, pharmaceutical and dental waste Below 10 µg/dl of blood* Oral exposure of 4mg/kg/day** Gastro-intestinal disorders, respiratory tract irritation, renal failure and neurotoxicity

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Heavy Metal Sources of Environ mental exposure Minimum risk level Chronic exposure toxicity effects Cadmium (µg/dl*: micrograms per deciliter of blood mg/kg**: milligrams per kilogram) Electronics, plastics, batteries and contaminated water Below 1 µg/dl of blood* Irritation of the lungs and gastrointestinal tract, kidney damage, abnormalities of the skeletal system and cancer of the lungs and prostate

Effects of environment on children and younger population:

Effects of environment on children and younger population Large number of children and adolescents suffer following common illnesses related to the respiratory diseases (upper respiratory tract infections, chronic bronchitis , asthma), gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting) and dermatological diseases (fungal infections, allergic and unspecified dermatitis / pruritus) abpworld.wordpress.com

Human Body and Effects of environment on it:

Human Body and Effects of environment on it

Common health problems related with Environment :

Common health problems related with Environment • Skin Disorders – Fungal infection, allergic dermatitis, pruritus and skin cancer • Respiratory Abnormalities – bacterial upper respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, laryngitis and rhinitis), chronic bronchitis and asthma • Abdominal and Intestinal Problems – bacterial enteritis, Helminthiasis , Amoebiasis , liver cancer, kidney and renal failure • Dental Disorders – dental carries and dental pain • Ear Infections – otitis media and bacterial infections • Skeletal Muscular Systems – back pain •Central Nervous System – impairment of neurological development, peripheral nerve damage and headaches •Eye Infections – allergic conjunctivitis, bacterial eye infections • Blood Disorders – Iron deficiency Anemia •Others – malaria, chicken pox, septic wounds and congenital abnormalities , auto immune diseases, cardiovascular diseases and cancers

Steps taken to solve environmental-health related issues :

Steps taken to solve environmental-health related issues Making lifestyle choices and taking precautions at home and in the workplace to reduce potentially harmful exposures BE THE ARCHITECT OF YOUR OWN BODY AND ENVIRONMENT Do not smoke, or chew tobacco, and avoid secondhand smoke Eat a diet rich in fruits or vegetables Limit alcohol consumption Be physically active Protect your skin from the sun - apply sunscreen, and wear sun protective clothing, a hat, and sunglasses Women: get regular mammograms starting at age 40 and Pap smears starting at age 21 or within three years of the first time you have sex - which ever happens first Men: get regular physical exams and examine testes, as recommended by your doctor

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“ Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good; try to use ordinary situations.”- Jean Paul Richter THANK~YOU 

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