Manuscript Number : GISRRJ24756

The Impacts of Air Pollution on Community Health : A Comprehensive Review

Authors(2) :-Shivam, Dr. Prem Shankar Pandey

A major worldwide environmental issue, air pollution has a profound impact on people's health and well-being. An extensive analysis of air pollution, its various sources, and its harmful impacts on public and individual health are presented in this research paper. The study looks at the different kinds of pollutants that are present in the atmosphere, where they come from, and how they affect people's health. Furthermore, it explores the worldwide impact of air pollution, highlighting the startling magnitude of its effects and highlighting the pressing need for efficient mitigation measures to protect the environment and public health. Additionally, this paper will review and analyse the various existing literature on the subject. The study also pinpoints some of the major variables that moderate this relationship, including coping mechanisms, perceptions of health risks, and sociodemographic characteristics. The study's conclusions have significant ramifications for public health officials, urban planners, and legislators who must take into account how air pollution affects human health when developing policies and interventions to address this pressing problem.

Authors and Affiliations

Shivam
Research Scholar, Department of Geography, Bhartiya Mahavidyalaya , CSJMU Kanpur
Dr. Prem Shankar Pandey
Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Bhartiya Mahavidyalaya , CSJMU Kanpur

Air Pollution , Environment and Community Health

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 7 | Issue 5 | September-October 2024
Date of Publication : 2024-10-05
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 25-32
Manuscript Number : GISRRJ24756
Publisher : Technoscience Academy

ISSN : 2582-0095

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Shivam, Dr. Prem Shankar Pandey, "The Impacts of Air Pollution on Community Health : A Comprehensive Review", Gyanshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (GISRRJ), ISSN : 2582-0095, Volume 7, Issue 5, pp.25-32, September-October.2024
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