HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT

To my followers:

I love to spend time outside in nature.  It keeps me energized and in shape and it can also be very peaceful.  Even though health and the environment are closely connected, these terms do not go hand in hand in modern times.  We are becoming more and more aware of the impact of human action on our environment.  Firstly, the indiscriminate use of pesticides on the vegetable we eat.  These chemicals pollute the soil that crops grow in.  Secondly, leaders in industry must develop alternative ways to create energy and stop selling fossil fuel.  Thirdly,   governments have to foster projects to give up the use of coal as source of energy, as well as the habit of recycling material such as paper, glass, plastic.  In addition, the overwhelming exploitation of electronic radiation, the problem with the nuclear plants which failed in Japan and Russia, the increasing use of mobile phones which waves also affect our health, and so on, are rightfully concerned by this danger.

  These environmental hazards directly impact on our health producing respiratory and skin infections; various forms of digestives disorders and diseases such as diarrhea, cancers, etc.  People are exposed to natural radiation on daily basis. Natural radiation comes from many sources.  It is generally present in radioactive materials found in soil, water and air.  However, the most dangerous   comes from radioactive material released into the environment during an emergency in a nuclear plant.  Drinking water may be dangerous too.  Chemical and radiological hazards and microbial are issues of public concern.  Finally, air pollution produced by urban traffic, and acid rain complete the list of elements which can destroy our environment and consequently our health.  This is not an apocalyptic vision but the evidence that human beings depends on a responsible use of nature.

Thanks God this growing awareness is reflected in recent environmental initiatives from government and other organizations.  Creating green spaces and water fluoridation and moving towards sustainable methods which allow us to continue life without causing damage to the environment.