The connection between the existing ecological problems and the quality of the world’s population’s health is a significant concern for the medical sphere. As the environmental conditions continue to worsen, the well-being of numerous individuals becomes detrimentally affected by such changes. Of particular importance are air pollution and coal combustion, the two prominent negative consequences following the worsening of natural conditions (Manisalidis et al., 2020; Munawer, 2018). The continuous diminishing of air quality and the ongoing combustion of coal can tremendously decrease numerous populations’ life quality, causing gruesome medical issues.
Air pollution is a major complication in the current technological age. A large variety of vehicles, production facilities, and everyday items have been shown to decrease the cleanliness of air through Particulate Matter (PM) (Manisalidis et al., 2020). PM can easily penetrate the human organism due to its small diameter, resulting in exposure to dangerous substances contained within the particles. Most frequently, the inhaled PM is transported to the lungs, resulting in breathing problems, respiratory diseases, and the matter’s introduction into the bloodstream (Manisalidis et al., 2020). Similarly, coal combustion has also been reported to affect individuals through generating PM that contains heavy metals and major environmental pollutants (Munawer, 2018). These substances can cause severe consequences for humans’ health, initiating the processes that result in bone deformities, kidney dysfunctions, and increased mortality rates (Munawer, 2018). Considering this evidence, it is clear that ecological issues have a devastating effect on the world’s population’s health, inducing a variety of complicated disorders.
References
Manisalidis, I., Stavropoulou, E., Stavropoulos, A., & Bezirtzoglou, E. (2020). Environmental and health impacts of air pollution: A review. Frontiers in Public Health, 8. Web.
Munawer, M. E. (2018). Human health and environmental impacts of coal combustion and post-combustion wastes. Journal of Sustainable Mining, 17(2), 87–96. Web.