The Effects of Industrial Pollution on Human Genome

Industrial pollution is one of the major causes of environmental concern. Increasing urbanization is leading to merging of residential localities with industrial locations, thus exposing the individuals to the hazards of industrial environment. Systematic assessment of the effect of industrial pollution on the health and survival of residents certainly goes a long way in monitoring the pollutants and bringing out mitigative measures by the authorities. The present study was taken up with the objective of assessing the effect of industrial pollution on the growth, health and genome of the children living near the industrial area. School survey and health camps were conducted at Balanagar, which is an industrial area, and Lingampally, which is away from industries. Data were collected from 4,288 children, which comprised their height, weight, body mass index, chest expansion difference, health problems and samples to conduct genotoxicity test. The results reveal that growth parameters...