Abstract

Environment Pollution???s Effects on Human Health and Psychological Wellbeing ??? A Survey study

Author(s): Asma Perveen1*, Iqtidar Taufiq2 , Hazalizah Bt Hamzah3 & Rahmattullah Khan bin Abdul Wahab Khan4

Present study was aimed to explore the effects of environment pollution on human health and wellbeing. Environmental pollution is causing various emotional and psychological issues on the health of humans and animals. Everything on the planet is interconnected and while the nature supplies us with valuable environment, without which we cannot exist. Environmental effects could be truly damaging either, air pollution, water pollution and soil pollution. For this cross cultural research survey population were selected randomly from three countries, United Arab Emirate (N=25), Pakistan (N=25) and Malaysia (N=25). Study consist (N=75) both gender male and females, with various level of education and employment. Personal consent form to record the interview information and to fill formal questionnaire was obtained from all participants. Results were formulated on the information originated from interview and questionnaire related their psychological mental state and issues in reference their environmental pollution and changes. Statistical test were applied to get data for results interpretation. Results revealed that in Pakistan there are greater psychological health issues as compared to Malaysia and UAE. Depression, anxiety and physical health related symptoms were more reported in main city of Lahore, Pakistan. Study provides further recommendations to work on strategies and polices to promote healthy, productive mental wellbeing.

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