1. Air pollution outdoors– Lung cancer,– cardiovascular illness, and respiratory disorders2. Water that is unsafe to drink– Intestine (diarrheal) disorders
3. tainted recreational water– Gastrointestinal disorders that cause diarrhoea.– infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat4. Ticks, mosquitoes, and other vectors– Dengue fever,– malaria,– and ricketsial illness
5. Exposure to ultraviolet light– Too much: cataracts in the eyes, non-melanoma skin cancer, and melanoma6. Insufficient amounts of vitamin D can cause– rickets,– osteoporosis,– and osteomalacia.
7. exposure to secondhand smoke– Low birthweight and abrupt, unplanned newborn mortality (SUDI)– In kids: middle ear infections, lower respiratory infections, and asthma– Adults: lung cancer, ischemic heart disease, and stroke
Environmental health: what is it?– Our health and well-being can be impacted by the environment, both directly and indirectly.– The study of environmental health looks at how human health and the environment interact.
Why is environmental health important?To be healthy, we need to live in safe, wholesome, and encouraging environments. One of the main factors influencing our health and happiness is the environment we live in. The environment provides us with energy and the elements we need to survive, including:– pure air and safe water to consume– wholesome food and secure housing.