GROUP 2

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
AND
CONCERNS
 What are some of
the community and
environmental
health problems
issues?
A.Pollution – A significant
environmental issue, occurs
when air, water, or land is
contaminated by TOXIC
chemicals, harming both
humans and environment. It can
be categorized by air, water,
and land pollution.
1 . Air pollution this is caused
by harmful gases from
industrious, vehicles, and
agriculture, is the leading
global environmental health
risk according to the WHO.
Reducing it could save lives
 CAUSES EFFECTS
1. Emissions from fossil fuels and 1. Harmful health effects,
vehicles, notably in large cities including respiratory and
like Metro Manila. cardiovascular disease like
2. Improper waste disposal , asthma, pneumonia and heart
including burning garbage and conditions.
illegal dumping. 2. Damage to the immune,
3. Exhaust from factories and endocrine, and reproductive
industries. systems due to pollutants like
endocrine disrupting chemicals
(EDCs), leading to issues like
infertility and hormonal
imbalances.
 CAUSES EFFECTS
4. Emissions from household 1. Harmful health effects,
products like paints and insect including respiratory and
sprays. cardiovascular disease like
5. Agricultural practices, such as asthma, pneumonia and heart
pesticide spraying. conditions.
6. Ashes and gases from volcanic 2. Damage to the immune,
eruptions, like the Taal volcano in endocrine, and reproductive
January 2020. systems due to pollutants like
endocrine disrupting chemicals
(EDCs), leading to issues like
infertility and hormonal imbalances.
2. Water Pollution – is the contamination
of water bodies due to human activities
like industrial waste, mining, and
chemical runoff. It is a significant global
environmental problem.
• CAUSES • EFFECTS
1. Heavy rain washes animal 1. Polluted water can cause
manure from farms into diseases, including fatal
water sources, bacterial infections.
contaminating them. 2. Pollution harms water
2. Waste dumping pollutes ecosystems and plants.
water sources, affecting 3. Animal waste bacteria can
drinking water. lead to disease like cholera
3. Waste from factories and and typhoid.
households introduces
hazardous pollutants.
• CAUSES • EFFECTS
1. Polluted water can cause
4. Oil spills from ships and diseases, including fatal
boats cause water bacterial infections.
contamination. 2. Pollution harms water
5. Mining activities produce ecosystems and plants.
metal waste, leading to 3. Animal waste bacteria can
pollution. lead to disease like cholera
and typhoid.
WHAT ARE SOME
PRACTICAL WAYS
AT HOME THAT
CAN HELP
PREVENT WATER
POLLUTION?
A.Don’t dispose of chemicals, oils,
paints, or medicines down sinks
or toilets to keep water sources
clean.
B.Opt for environmentally friendly
cleaning products and other
household items to reduce
pollution.
C.Limit the use of chemicals and
pesticides in gardens to prevent
runoff into nearby water sources.
3. LAND POLLUTION – OCCURS WHEN SOLID OR
LIQUID WASTE MATERIALS CONTAMINATE THE
LAND OR SOIL, LEADING TO UNSIGHTLY
CONDITIONS AND NUISANCES, SUCH AS
SCATTERED PILES OF GARBAGE.
CAUSES EFFECTS
1. Toxic waste is improperly disposed
of on land and open dumpsites. 1. Polluted land can lead to the
2. Toxic fertilizers and pesticides are spread of diseases.
used on land. 2. Contaminated land with toxic
3. Deforestation leads to soil erosion. chemicals and pesticides can
4. Various types of waste (industrial, cause health issues.
agricultural, hospital, household)
are dumped on soil 3. Toxic chemicals in polluted
5. Mining operations contribute waste soil can enter the body
materials to the soil. through contaminated
vegetables and farm products.
 SOME ISSUES
RELATED TO LAND
POLLUTION
A.Improper waste disposal-occurs when
trash is not handled correctly, leading to
contamination of soil, air, and water.
This can harm ecosystems and threaten
the health of humans, animals, and
plants by introducing harmful
chemicals and pollutants into the
environment.
 EFFECT OF
IMPROPER WASTE
DISPOSAL:
1. People living near dumpsites face higher disease risks.
2. Leachate from waste can contaminate ground water and
surface water.
3. Pests and insects in dumpsites can spread diseases.
4. Methane from dumpsites can harm health and contribute
to global warming.
5. Methane gases exacerbate global warming.
6. Waste can cause flooding and damage and infrastructure
by clogging water waste.
 THERE ARE
SEVERAL WAYS
TO PREVENT THIS
PROBLEM:
1. Gardening and tree planting can help protect
from soil damage caused by heavy rains.
2. Afforestation involves planting trees and areas
vulnerable to landslides and flash floods to
prevent soil erosions.
3. Reforestation is the act of replanting trees in
deforestated areas to maintain soil quality.
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES THAT AFFECT
COMMUNITY HEALTH
 OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
THAT AFFECT COMMUNITY HEALTH
A. Illegal mining causes significant environmental damage,
including deforestation and loss of biodiversity. The Philex
Padcal mine disaster in 2012 released 21 million metric tons of
toxic waste, affecting water bodies and causing extensive harm
to livelihoods and indigenous cultures. Enforcing mining laws
strictly could help prevent such disasters.

B. Pesticide drift is the unintended movement of pesticides caused

by wind, leading to exposure of humans, animals or plants.
Improved regulations and better famer education are needed to
C. Deforestation, driven by illegal logging,
agriculture, and development, degrades land
quality, causing soil erosion, reduced natural
resources, and biodiversity loss. It also contributes
to climate change. Reforestation, or planting trees
to replace those lost, is a crucial response to these
issues.
F. Climate Change, driven by human
activities like burning fossil fuels, leads to
health risks and extreme weather events
such as floods and heatwaves. Greenhouse
gases, especially carbon dioxide, trap, heat,
raising temperature. To mitigate these
effects, reducing emissions through biking,
walking, public transportation, and using
eco-friendly devices is essential.
D. Oil Spill, occurs when oil leaks into the environment,
impacting marine life, human health, and livelihoods.
Such spills, often from cargo vessels or pipelines, can
cause long term or irreversible to ecosystems. Preventive
measures include safety protocols, precautionary nets, and
regular maintenance.
E. Coral Reef Degradation, crucial for marine life, are
severely damaged by pollution, overfishing, and global
warming. Direct harm includes dynamite and cyanide
fishing. About 10% of reefs are destroyed, with the
Philippines facing the worst damage. Education and strict
marine laws are essential for conservation.