Analyzing the Impact of Air and Water Waste Pollution on Human Health in Rawalpindi

Abstract

This paper provides an in-depth view of the effects of environmental pollution from the perspective of air & water waste pollution on humans by diseases and problems, animals, and trees/ plants. Study found that these kinds of pollution are not only seriously affecting humans with diseases and problems, but also the animals and trees/ plants. The study was conducted in Rawat, Rawalpindi. In this study, the researcher used a purposive sampling technique and collected data by using the interview method from a sample of 120 individuals, 60 male and 60 female, respectively. The data thus obtained were edited, tabulated, and statistically analyzed. Findings of the current study revealed that 52.5 percent of respondents said that environmental pollution is the discharge of waste materials and the release of harmful substances, which generate many harmful diseases and affect the environment in a negative way. Additionally, waste material affects the beauty of the natural environment.  A major proportion of the respondents said that water pollution causes Hepatitis B & C, specifically, 51.7 percent believed that flu and cough spread due to air pollution, and 55.8 percent said that outdated motorized vehicles and factory smoke should be banned.