Journal of Advances in Developmental Research
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Volume 17 Issue 2
2026
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Environmental Pollution and Its Implications for Public Health: A Call for Ecological Reconstruction and Sustainable Development
| Author(s) | Dr. Rani Kommidi |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Abstract | Environmental pollution has become one of the most serious global challenges of the twenty-first century, significantly affecting ecosystems, public health, and sustainable development. Rapid industrialization, urbanization, technological advancement, and unsustainable consumption patterns have intensified degradation across air, water, soil, and food systems. Although economic growth has improved living standards, it has also increased pollution-related health risks, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study examines the relationship between environmental pollution and public health through the perspective of ecological reconstruction and sustainability. Using a mixed-methods approach that combines systematic review, secondary data analysis, and comparative case studies, the paper evaluates the global disease burden associated with pollution and analyzes policy interventions for reducing exposure risks. Data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations Environment Programme indicate that pollution contributes to nearly 9 million premature deaths annually. The study highlights that pollution-related diseases arise through cumulative and interconnected exposures. It advocates ecological reconstruction strategies including renewable energy transitions, nature-based solutions, sustainable urban planning, and integrated environmental-health governance. The paper concludes that environmental protection is essential for equitable development, public health, and long-term planetary sustainability. |
| Keywords | Environmental Pollution; Public Health; Ecological Reconstruction; Sustainability; Disease Burden; Environmental Governance; DALYs; Planetary Health; Anthropocene |
| Field | Biology > Agriculture / Botany |
| Published In | Volume 17, Issue 2, July-December 2026 |
| Published On | 2026-07-07 |
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Crossref DOI prefix of IJAIDR is 10.71097/IJAIDR
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