ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND ITS IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH: ISSUES OF ECOLOGICAL SAFETY

Abstract

In modern conditions of society's development, the problem of environmental protection and ensuring environmental safety is of particular importance. Intensive industrial development, the growth of urbanized territories, increased traffic flows and consumption of natural resources lead to increased anthropogenic impact on ecosystems. Disturbance of the natural balance is becoming one of the key threats to the safety of human life and the sustainable development of territories.

Environmental pollution has a complex negative impact on the health of the population, provoking an increase in chronic diseases, decreased immunity, deterioration of reproductive health and demographic indicators. According to international and national organizations, environmental factors occupy one of the leading places among the causes of premature mortality and disability of the population. Pollution of atmospheric air, water resources and soils, as well as exposure to toxic chemicals and man-made waste, are particularly dangerous.

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of environmental pollution on human health and assess environmental risks in the context of ensuring the safety of life. The paper examines the main sources of environmental pollution, the mechanisms of their impact on the human body and possible consequences for public health. The necessity of an integrated approach to environmental safety issues, including environmental monitoring, preventive measures and improvement of environmental policy, is substantiated.