Consequences of Environmental Pollutants on Human Health

Abstract

  Developing and Developed countries both are continuously facing the challenges to minimize environmental pollution but it is increasing day by day, which causes various chronic and health conditions. Environmental pollution's role in both chronic and acute health conditions is exacerbated by a lack of sufficient and correct data and management in both developing and developed countries. Environmental contaminants, such as air pollutants (e.g. nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter), water pollutants (e.g. chemicals, heavy metals), and soil pollutants (e.g. industrial waste, pesticides), are well-known contributors to diseases like cardiovascular conditions, respiratory illnesses and certain cancers. However, the challenge lies in the inconsistency and inadequacy of pollution monitoring and waste management systems. In developing countries, poor waste management, higher levels of poverty and slow adoption of new technologies exacerbate the risks. The incompetence to systematically quantify and monitor exposure to pollutants makes it challenging to address the root causes of pollution-related health problems. Meanwhile, in developed countries, safeguards often come very late after much harm has occurred reflecting a reactive rather than proactive approach. This paper aims to address a crucial issue by exploring the relationship between environmental toxins and human health. This Paper also discusses how pollutants affect various biological systems on major health concerns.

Keywords: Pollutants, Environment, Human health, Cardiovascular conditions, Respiratory illnesses.