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Effects of Chemical Pollution on Humans

There is increasing evidence that combinations of low doses of toxic chemicals can be more harmful to humans than any of the chemicals alone. A study … See more

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How Does Pollution Affect Humans

WEBThe main cause of air pollution as well as climate change (CO2-emissions) is the burning of fossil fuels (oil, coal, gas). A change to greener alternatives such as solar or wind power …

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Effects of Pollution on Human Health

WEBThe effects of pollution on human health. In 1938, only around 0.5 % of men were functionally sterile. In 2014, this number had increased 15-fold to 7 %. The projection …

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Social Support is Vital to Your Health

WEBHere are some facts that link the quality of your social support to your health. Adults with very limited or no social contact show a 30 point increase in blood pressure readings. …

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Toxic Exposures to Chemicals in Daily Life

WEBAll a result from human activity. 250 billion tonnes of synthetic chemicals are produced every year and the number of chemicals we are exposed to is staggering. Yet, when …

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How Does Water Pollution Affect Humans

WEBInfectious diseases can be spread through contaminated water. Some of these water-borne diseases are Typhoid, Cholera, Paratyphoid Fever, Dysentery, Jaundice, Amoebiasis …

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Causes of Non-Communicable Diseases

WEBT he Deteriorating Health of our Population (The Rise in NCD) NCDs or non-communicable diseases are those conditions that are usually not passed on from one affected person …

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How Many People Die a Year

WEBThe World Health Organisation estimates that 1 in 4 deaths is a result of diseases caused by human activity, including pollution & chemical exposures and climate change. Top 10 …

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Phthalates Health Effects

WEBThe health effects of phthalates include reduced fertility, birth defects, and cancer. Phthalates are very widely used Phthalates are used in millions of products, including …

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Health Effects Of Mining

WEBEvery year, 1.8 million years of ill-health, disability or early death can be attributed to the global burden of disease from mercury poisoning in artisanal small-scale gold mining …

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How Does Air Pollution Affect Humans

WEBAir pollution causes 8.9 million deaths each year and has been called the world’s worst environmental health risk by the UN. The consequences of breathing polluted air. The …

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Parabens Health Effects

WEBHere are a few “highlights” of parabens' health effects documented by the Environmental Working Group. Parabens can: Interfere with the production of hormones. Disrupt …

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How happiness affects health

WEBHappy people have better immune systems and cope better with viruses. A group of researchers set out to test the effect of happiness on the immune system. First they …

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Statistics About Obesity

WEBObesity is defined by the World Health Organisation as people having a body mass index (BMI) higher than or equal to 30. BMI is calculated as someone's weight in kilos divided …

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Deaths from Dirty Water

WEBOrganic Materials • Renewable Energy • Plastic Free • Circular. Dirty water is dangerousEvery year 3,575,000 people die from water related diseases. This is …

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How Many People Die From Hunger Each Year

WEBWell into the 21st century hunger is still the world's biggest health problem. And it’s about to get worse. Climate change will increase food insecurity. 24% of the world population live …

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Child Labor Working Conditions

WEBAwareness of child labor and its health and mental consequences to children has resulted in the decreased number of child laborers – but we still have a long way to go. Child …

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Facts about the Environment

WEBMore: Environmental Awareness Facts. 16) If the entire world’s Ice melted, our sea levels will rise by 66 meters. 17) Our oceans have an average depth of 12,400 feet. This …

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Sweatshop Workers Conditions

WEBSweatshop workers’ conditions - It can be really bad. In the worst forms of sweatshops people are forced to work up to 72 hours straight, without sleep. Those complaining are …

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Negative Effects of Coal Mining

WEBHealth Hazards: Coal dust inhalation can cause black lung disease. Miners and those who live in nearby towns are the most affected. Cardiopulmonary disease, hypertension, …

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