Question

How does land pollution affect health?

Answer 1

Pollution is that condition where the environmental conditions and natural resources are destroyed due to man-made or natural reasons.

Complete answer:
1)Land pollution is the contamination of the soil and the land that is caused by the waste materials that are disposed of in the land.
2)The waste may contain different chemicals and various toxic substances that can easily seep into the underground water thus eroding the quality of the natural water system.
3)This waste also releases toxic chemicals into the soil which also affects the plants and the vegetables and fruits of those plants. Consumption of these fruits and vegetables affects the health of humans, animals, and other organisms.
4)If the waste contains radioactive substances it can also cause cancer and other disorders and the electronic waste contains substances like arsenic, lead, etc which are also very harmful to health.

Note: The different types of pollutions are:
1)Water pollution: water pollution occurs when water is contaminated with different chemicals, toxic substances, etc. Consumption of this water can cause several disorders.
2)Air Pollution: Air Pollution occurs when the air is polluted with minute toxic particles and poisonous gases released from industries, etc. Inhalation of this air can affect the respiratory system and can cause severe respiratory disorders.
3)Noise pollution: Noise pollution can be caused by the high volume of sound, and this kind of pollution can be observed mainly in ceremonies, celebrations, etc. This noise pollution can affect the auditory system of humans.