Give examples of environmental problems that we are experiencing now a day.

Why do we experience it?

1. Respiratory Diseases

Respiratory diseases may be caused by infection, by smoking

tobacco, or by breathing in secondhand tobacco smoke, radon,
asbestos, or other forms of air pollution. Respiratory diseases include
asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary
fibrosis, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

The most common lung diseases include:

 Asthma.
 Collapse of part or all of the lung (pneumothorax or atelectasis)
 Swelling and inflammation in the main passages (bronchial
tubes) that carry air to the lungs (bronchitis)
 COPD.
 Lung cancer.
 Lung infection (pneumonia)
 Abnormal buildup of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema)

To improve your respiratory System

Here are some ways to keep your lungs healthy.

1. Don't Smoke. ...
2. Avoid Exposure to Indoor Pollutants That Can Damage Your Lungs. ...
3. Minimize Exposure to Outdoor Air Pollution. ...
4. Prevent Infection. ...
5. Get Regular Check-ups. ...
6. Exercise.

2. Gastrointestinal Diseases

What are gastrointestinal diseases? Gastrointestinal diseases

affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract from the mouth to the anus. There
are two types: functional and structural. Some examples
include nausea/vomiting, food poisoning, lactose intolerance and
 diarrhea
Gastrointestinal (GI) illness is caused by a variety of different
disease-causing microbes or germs that can be acquired by consuming
contaminated food or beverages, contact with contaminated
recreational water, infected animals or their environments, or infected
people.
Here’s to improve your Digestive system
Diet and lifestyle changes can make a big difference:
1. Cut back on fatty foods.
2. Avoid fizzy drinks.
3. Eat and drink slowly.
4. Quit smoking.
5. Don't chew gum.
6. Exercise more.
7. Avoid foods that cause gas.
8. Avoid sweeteners that cause gas such as fructose and sorbitol.

3. Skin Diseases

Skin diseases are conditions that affect your skin. These

diseases may cause rashes, inflammation, itchiness or other skin
changes. Some skin conditions may be genetic, while lifestyle factors
may cause others. Skin disease treatment may include medications,
creams or ointments, or lifestyle changes.

Skin Diseases
 Acne. What is acne? ...
 Alopecia Areata. What is alopecia areata? ...
 Atopic Dermatitis. What is atopic dermatitis? ...
 Epidermolysis Bullosa. What is epidermolysis bullosa? ...
 Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) ...
 Ichthyosis. ...
 Pachyonychia Congenita. ...
 Pemphigus.
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What are the preventive and lifestyle modifications for skin diseases?
1. Using wet wipes.
2. Avoiding poor personal habits like smoking, drinking alcohol etc.
3. Avoiding scratching affected areas.
4. Taking a bath daily.
5. Keeping the affected area covered.
6. Keeping the skin moist.
7. Avoiding prolonged sunlight exposure.

4. Neurological Impairment

Neurological disorders are medically defined as disorders that affect

the brain as well as the nerves found throughout the human body and
the spinal cord. Structural, biochemical or electrical abnormalities in
the brain, spinal cord or other nerves can result in a range of
symptoms.
Includes Diseases: Epilepsy; Neuromuscular disease..

A few different examples of types of neurological disorders are:

 Epilepsy.
 Alzheimer's Disease, and other types of dementia.
 Migraines.
 Strokes.
 Parkinson's Disease.
 Multiple Sclerosis.
 Cerebral Palsy and more.

Preventing stroke
1. Monitor blood pressure to keep it at a healthy level.
2. Maintain a healthy weight through a balanced diet and exercise.
3. Avoid smoking.
4. Get screened for carotid stenosis.

As a student how would you contribute in helping minimize

the poor environmental sanitation diseases?
 Improving sanitation, in a nutshell: First, provide more
support to local level sanitation plans and strategies. Second, do more
work on faecal sludge monitoring and management. Third,
communicate the benefits of investing in sanitation to communities.
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1. Wash your hands regularly and whenever they become soiled. Washing
hands with soap and running warm water is best, because of the
removal action of soap and water on transient microorganisms. ...
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3. Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette.

 hand hygiene, such as washing your hands.

 covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
 having good personal hygiene yourself.
 making sure you provide the older adult with good personal hygiene.
 using proper food preparation and storing food.
 keeping dishes and utensils clean.