2.3. Effects of Environmental Pollution
Environment refers to all the biophysical things and processes in surrounding us. It is the relationship between living and non-living things around us. Our health is dependent on the environmental situation. Environment must be healthy for achieving a good health.. A pollution free environment is called a healthy environment.
Environmental pollution is a state of addition of harmful substances to the environment. There are various types of pollutions such as air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, sound pollution etc.

Environmental pollutants have various adverse health effects from early life some of the most important harmful effects are perinatal disorders, infant mortality, respiratory disorders, allergy, malignancies, cardiovascular disorders, increase in stress oxidative, endothelial dysfunction, mental disorders, and various.
Effects of water pollution
Destruction of biodiversity. Water pollution depletes aquatic ecosystems
Contamination of the food chain.
Lack of potable water.
Disease.
Infant mortality.
Effects of Air Pollution
Respiratory and Heart Problems. The effects of air pollution are alarming.
Child Health Problems. Air pollution is detrimental to your health even before you take your first breath.
Global Warming.
Acid Rain.
Eutrophication.
Effect on Wildlife.
Depletion of the Ozone Layer.
Effects of Soil Pollution
Damage to health.
Poorer harvests.
Climate change.
Water and air pollution.
Population displacement.
Species extinction.
Desertification.
Economic impact.
Effects of Sound Pollution
 Heart problems
High blood pressure
Headaches
Stress
Sleeplessness
Distracts the concentration.

Unit 2(6)Community Health And Mental Health