Authors : Shubhada Jambhulkar
Page Nos : 27-32
Description :
A healthy population is dependent on a healthy environment. The nutritional status of
populations depends to a great extent on environmental conditions. Environmental health
is that aspect of public health which is concerned with all the factors, circumstances and
conditions in the environment or surroundings of humans that is air, water, land, housing
etc. that can exert an influence on human health and well being. Environmental health
consists of preventing or controlling disease, injury, and disability related to the
interactions between people and their environment. The Environment & Health service
provides a good cooperation between the environmental and the health policy area. It is
responsible for structuring, preparing and implementing a policy directed towards avoiding
the negative health effects of environmental pollution. Particular attention is given to
vulnerable groups, such as children and elderly people. Nutrition is an important
environmental factor that influences health and well being of people. Consumption of
adequate diet both in quality and quantity is important for maintenance of good nutritional
status. Human health has always been threatened by natural hazards such as storms,
floods, fires, landslides and droughts. Their consequences are being worsened by a lack of
preparedness. For the precautionary measures the environmental policies should be
renewed and the existing policies should be implemented strictly to save the quality life of
human beings.
Keywords: nutritional status, environmental health, environmental policies
