Established problems and environmental factors are increasing long-term, critical concerns in developing countries.

“The resulting impacts are estimated to cause about 25% of death and disease globally, reaching nearly 35% in regions such as sub-Saharan Africa.” – WHO

Addressing the source of environmental hazards is vital for changing the course of health risks in poorer countries. Poor communities heavily rely on natural resources and as these resources diminish the individuals that depend on them will face serious threats. Rapid, unplanned and unstainable growth in developing nations possesses both environmental and health challenges.

Current Problems:

Unsafe Water

Malaria

Urban Air Pollution

Road Traffic

Lead Exposure

Climate Change

Unintentional Poisonings

Future Trends:

Lack of infrastructure in developing nations poses a risk for growing urban populations. As the population grows faster than a country’s infrastructure capabilities communities face poverty, traffic fatalities, and air pollution.

The current loose restrictions on industrial processes in developing nations will lead to toxic effluents that exceed tolerable human health being emitted directly into the soil, air, and water. Exposure to harmful chemicals over time will lead to a range of chronic health conditions and diseases.

According to The World Health Organization, health impacts of environmental risks are most significant among poor and vulnerable populations in developing countries. The unsustainable use of energy resources is impacting the global ecosystem. This environmental stress will have health impacts on vulnerable people. As sea levels rise, coastal communities will be at risk. The exploitation of natural resources will affect peoples that rely on these necessities. The poor in developing nations are most likely to have no access to clean water sources and will be most vulnerable to environmental threats such as vector-borne disease and indoor air pollution.

“Promoting environmental sustainability is therefore a means of addressing both poverty and ill health.” – WHO

The exploitation and unstainable manage of natural resources in developing nations are creating an emerging crisis. Without political change, these communities face severe future threats.

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Citations:

“Environment and Health in Developing Countries.” World Health Organization, 2017, www.who.int/heli/risks/ehindevcoun/en/index1.html.