Human activities over the past few millennia have been able to affect the Earth. As reality shows, it becomes the only source of pollution in the environment. Because of what is observed: a decrease in soil fertility, desertification and land degradation, deterioration in air and water quality, the disappearance of biological species and ecosystems. In addition, there is a negative impact of the environment on human he alth and life expectancy. According to modern statistics, more than 80% of diseases are related to what we breathe, what water we drink and what soil we walk on. Let's take a closer look at this.
The negative impact of the environment on human he alth is due to industrial enterprises that are located near residential areas. As a rule, these are powerful sources of harmful emissions into the atmosphere.
Various solid and gaseous substances enter the air every day. We are talking about carbon oxides, sulfur, nitrogen, hydrocarbons, lead compounds, dust, chromium, asbestos, which can have a toxic effect on the body (respiratory organs, mucous membranes, vision and smell).
The impact of environmental pollution on human he alth contributes to the deterioration of the general condition. As a result, bronchitis, asthma, nausea, headaches and a feeling of weakness appear, and working capacity decreases.
The water balance of the Earth also has a negative impact. Diseases that are transmitted through contaminated sources cause deterioration and often death. As a rule, the most dangerous are ponds, lakes and rivers, in which pathogens and viruses actively multiply.
Contaminated drinking water that comes from the water supply system contributes to the development of cardiovascular and renal pathologies in humans, the appearance of various diseases.
Consequently, as a result of the fact that a person constantly creates a large number of conveniences for his life, scientific progress "does not stand still." Due to the implementation of most of his achievements, a whole range of harmful and unfavorable factors for life has appeared. We are talking about increased levels of radiation, toxic substances, combustible fire hazardous materials and noise.
In addition, one can note the psychological impact on a person. For example, due toThe fact that large settlements are saturated with cars not only causes a negative impact of transport on the environment, but also causes tension and overwork.
The impact of the environment on human he alth occurs through the soil, the sources of pollution of which are enterprises and residential buildings. Thanks to human activity, it receives not only chemical (mercury, lead, arsenic, and so on), but also organic compounds. From the soil, they penetrate into groundwater, which is absorbed by plants, and then through plants, meat and milk enter the body.
So it turns out that the impact of the environment on human he alth, as a habitat, turns out to be negative.
