How does environmental degradation directly impact human well-being? This paper focuses on the multifaceted effects of environmental abuse on human health, highlighting both known and suspected consequences. Emphasizing the global and regional scale of these threats, it urges caution and preventative measures to mitigate potential harm. While some environmental impacts remain under scientific investigation, the study underscores the need for proactive strategies. The issues discussed transcend national boundaries, encompassing global problems and regional concerns that necessitate coordinated action. This review addresses a range of environmental factors and their direct and indirect effects on human health. By emphasizing the widespread and potentially severe consequences of environmental degradation, this paper serves as a call to action for policymakers and individuals alike. It emphasizes the urgent need for global and regional cooperation to protect human health from environmental hazards and to implement sustainable practices.
Published in Environmental Management and Health, this article is pertinent to the journal’s central theme of addressing the interplay between environmental quality and human health. Given the journal's focus on health risks and management strategies, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of the impacts of environmental abuse on human well-being, aligning with the journal's scope and aims.