Environmental Pollution and its Impacts on Public Health in Nagapattinam District

Abstract

The boundaries of any nation cannot limit these environmental problems to a particular country and region; their impact is global. The problems become more severe, especially in metropolitan areas. There is inadequate convergence of water supply and sanitation, discharge, and solid waste collection, which is extremely low. Flooding and stagnant water are frequent during the rainy season. The surface water bodies are polluted with raw domestic sewage, industrial waste, and most likely hazardous waste. Consequently, health risks related to environmental pollution are serious problems among the residents of Nagapattinam district. Environmental problems and the accelerating changes in living conditions have become fundamental parts of the world in general and metropolises in particular. The environmental problems have been considered technical and economic evils. Thus, the occurrence of large-scale environmental problems has caused global concern about the conservation and protection of the earth’s environment. Hence, all over the world, efforts are being made to inculcate environmental consciousness or awareness among the masses. It is education that can make humans conscious of and knowledgeable about the environment and its problems. The analysis of the review of literature enables the researcher to identify past research trends in the ground of ecological sociology. Many research studies have been carried out throughout the globe and in some parts of India in the area of environmental sociology. The assessment of the review of literature enables the researcher to formulate a comprehensive research problem for the present study, Environmental Pollution and its Impacts on Public Health, in Nagapattinam district. This study aims at analysing the collision of ecological effluence on local residents of the Nagapattinam region. This Nagapattinam region has a large number of industries, a transportation network, and a lot of developmental activities. One may notice more effects of industrial pollution in the area than in adjoining villages. This study aims to examine the nature, causes, and consequences of environmental pollution due to the establishment of manufacturing complexes.