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FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Volume 10, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2022.880246
Keywords
water pollution; human health; disease heterogeneity; water intervention; health cost
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- National Social Science Fund of China [20BJY057]
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Untreated discharge of sewage into rivers and oceans causes environmental pollution and the occurrence of over 50 diseases. The impact of water pollution on human health is significant, with diarrhea being the most common disease. Strengthening water management and implementing intervention measures to improve water quality and reduce its impact on human health are necessary.
Background: More than 80% of sewage generated by human activities is discharged into rivers and oceans without any treatment, which results in environmental pollution and more than 50 diseases. 80% of diseases and 50% of child deaths worldwide are related to poor water quality.Methods: This paper selected 85 relevant papers finally based on the keywords of water pollution, water quality, health, cancer, and so on.Results: The impact of water pollution on human health is significant, although there may be regional, age, gender, and other differences in degree. The most common disease caused by water pollution is diarrhea, which is mainly transmitted by enteroviruses in the aquatic environment.Discussion: Governments should strengthen water intervention management and carry out intervention measures to improve water quality and reduce water pollution's impact on human health.
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