Examining the Causes and Magnitude of Pollution’s Effect on the Human Health

Abstract

This study was conducted to know the effect of pollution on human health. The objectives of the study were to investigate the opinion of school teachers concerning to effect of pollution on the environment and health. The population consisted of all the teachers of secondary schools in Dera Ismail Khan. Eighth male secondary schools in Dera Ismail Khan were selected through convenient sampling with a total of 80 respondents through a simple random sampling technique. The study established the opinion that people are aware and there is a growing concern among them regarding the relations and impact of pollution on humans as well as animals. The need of the time is to create more awareness to care for mother earth through responsible social behavior and living by following the 3-R principle to reduce waste, reuse, and recycle the available resources and products to prevent and minimize the harmful effects of pollution.