AIR POLLUTION, PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENETAL SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA

Authors

  • IWUAGWU, TOCHI EMMANUEL Department of Health and Physical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
  • EKENEDO, GULDER Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Port Harcourt

Keywords:

Air Pollution,, Passive Smoking,, Environmental Sustainability,, Public Health,, Effects.

Abstract

This paper aims at highlighting the importance of proper air quality management. The natural and anthropogenic sources of indoor and outdoor air pollution, hazardous nature and ways to maintain sustainable environment, free from such pollution were conceptually discussed. Some important air pollutants and their associated morbidities were also highlighted. The health effectsfrom exposure to passive smoking, gasflaring, biomass burning and vehicular emissions among others were highlighted, together with the efforts made internationally and nationally to ensure that toxic air pollutants are managed in an environmentally friendly manner. The
paper concludes, by emphasizing the need to manage toxic air pollutants effectively, as this willallow informed decisions to be made about exposure to air pollutants, and thereby work towards preventing the risks posed to human health and the environment.

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Published

2015-09-22

How to Cite

IWUAGWU, TOCHI EMMANUEL, I. T. E., & EKENEDO, GULDER, E. G. (2015). AIR POLLUTION, PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENETAL SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA. NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION, 8(1). Retrieved from https://journals.aphriapub.com/index.php/NJHP/article/view/2003

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2015)

Section

NJHP