Water resources deterioration and its impact on human health

Authors

  • Danielle Serra de Lima Moraes Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul; Departamento de Ciências do Ambiente
  • Berenice Quinzani Jordão Universidade Estadual de Londrina; Centro de Ciências Biológicas; Departamento de Biologia Geral

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102002000300018

Keywords:

Waters resources^i2^spublic hea, Water conservation, Environmental impact, Environmental protection, Environmental degradation^i2^shuman hea

Abstract

The objective of the study is to analyse the actual availability of water resources and its impact on human health deterioration. The following aspects were studied: (a) human activities and environmental deterioration; (b) statistics on the availability and demand of water resources; (c) urban and industry wastes as sources of water resources contamination; and (d) deleterious effect of contaminated water on human health. Statistical data on the impact of contaminated water on human health and the increasing demand of water resources are alarming. It is paramount that modern generations develop an environmental awareness to avoid overstressing water systems, as predicted to come about in the very near future.

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Published

2002-06-01

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 3 (2002)

Section

Current Comments

How to Cite

Moraes, D. S. de L., & Jordão, B. Q. (2002). Water resources deterioration and its impact on human health . Revista De Saúde Pública, 36(3), 370-374. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102002000300018