THE IMPACT OF POLLUTION ON HUMAN HEALTH AND HOW TO COUNTERACT ITS EFFECTS

THE IMPACT OF POLLUTION ON HUMAN HEALTH AND HOW TO COUNTERACT ITS EFFECTS

As we celebrate World Health Day, let us take a moment to shed some light on the impact of pollution on Human Health. World Health Organization estimates that more than 13 million deaths around the world each year are due to avoidable environmental causes. This includes the climate crisis which is the single biggest health threat facing humanity.Pollution has become one of the most widespread environmental problems in the world. In many developed countries, pollution is often seen as a purely urban or industrial problem. However, pollution is no longer confined to these areas. It is now a global issue that is found everywhere. In fact, the effects of pollution on human health are becoming increasingly evident.

Pollution can have harmful effects on human health, including damage to the respiratory system and the cardiovascular and immune systems. The short-term effects of pollution are often obvious and well-known. A few of these effects include increased risk of diseases, degradation of ecosystems, and damage to human health.

Diseases are passed from one organism to another through contact - usually via airborne or waterborne transmission. Pathogens (i.e. bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc.) that thrive in an environment of poor air or water quality can multiply rapidly, resulting in an increase in the prevalence of diseases such as: Respiratory infections, Hand-foot-and-mouth diseases etc.Air and water pollution can also cause allergies and asthma. Polluted water can also lead to gastrointestinal disorders.The widespread introduction of foreign organisms (i.e. pathogens and parasites) through contact with contaminated soil, water, or plants can have catastrophic effects. says

Dr. Dilip Nandamuri, MD, FCCP, Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, STAR Hospitals, Hyderabad,

Here are 8 few simple tips to protect yourself,

  • Get the right mask
  • Stay away from industrial & highly polluted zones
  • Limit outdoor activities for kids & elder people
  • Ventilate your kitchen & bathroom
  • Use air purifiers, if necessary
  • Take steam & help your body to remove toxic particles
  • Maintain healthy diet
  • Stay physically active

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Dr. Dilip Nandamuri, MD, FCCP, Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, STAR Hospitals, Hyderabad,