1. St. Mary’s Convent Inter College
Impact of Environment Pollution on Human Health A
Presentation
by:
Virat Singh
7th C
Impact of environment pollution on human health
St. Mary’s Convent Inter College
Manak Nagar, Lucknow

2. The Environment
is the sum of the total of the elements, factors and conditions in the surroundings which may have an impact on the development, action or survival of an organism or group of organisms, such as, we human beings.
The environment

3. Importance of the natural environment
Natural environment is of crucial importance for social and
economic life. We use the living world as
a resource for food supply
an energy source
a source for recreation
a major source of medicines
natural resources for industrial products
In this respect the diversity of nature not only offers man a vast power of choice for his current needs and desires. It also enhances the role of nature as a source of solutions for the future needs and challenges of mankind.
Impact of environment pollution on human health

4. Humans and Environment
Humans have had the ability to change their environment for thousands of years.  Today this ability is greater than ever.  This is because there are more people living now than ever before and human activity is concentrated in huge cities.  Also, science and technology allow us to interfere with natural processes in more direct ways. Environmental pollution threatens human health.
Impact of environment pollution on human health

5. Environmental Pollution
Any undesirable change in physical , chemical or biological characteristics of air , land , water or soil, that is likely to have an adverse effect on the natural environment or life, is termed as environment pollution. The three major types of pollutions are:
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Land (soil) Pollution
Impact of environment pollution on human health

6. Air Pollution
Air pollution is actually harmful substances in the atmosphere, which damages the environment. With the development of industries, came along the increase in air pollution.
Impact of environment pollution on human health

7. of Air Pollution on Human Health
Impact
of Air Pollution on Human Health h
Polluted air contains one, or more, hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant that creates a hazard to general health. It is usually measured in terms of "particulate matter", or, the number of particles of these potentially hazardous substances as a percentage of air. Air pollution in cities causes a shorter lifespan for city dwellers. 
Impact of environment pollution on human health

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