Relationship Between Health and Environment

We live in a world of contrasts. The scientific and technological progress has brought advanced health care system, many current diseases that were fatal in the past, if it is not eradicated, are brought under control. In contrast, people in developed countries suffer from cancer and cardiovascular diseases related to poor diet and stressful life.
The industrial revolution led to the social and technological development, but also introduces the large-scale pollution. With modern stuff in the industry just got worse. When the extent of the industry is limited, small area of ​​contamination in the immediate vicinity affect the health and safety of workers who are directly involved in production. In a modern global society in which we live today, the problem became so, "global". The poison which is more common in our environment is lead, which is used in vaccines, pesticides, deodorants, building materials, gas and even found in drinking water. If we believe that the growth of the world population and its growth requirements and industry rely on ingredients that are toxic, it can be assumed that industrial development has a devastating impact on the environment and public health.
In the past, diseases were attributed to weather events such as changes in the seasons, storms and eclipses. Some companies related to the disease damaged or contaminated air bodies, wetlands and other sources. In prehistoric times, people believed that evil spirits or God made people sick. In the 16th and 17th centuries the link between health and the environment has been widely recognized. The fresh air and removing odors were considered important, and it was thought that a healthy environment to produce healthy foods and beverages. Earth has been respected as a living body and needed to be nurtured and protected breathe.
The industrial revolution has radically changed the relationship between economic activity and the environment. By the 19th century, industrial pollution has been identified as a serious problem. This is mainly due to the energy needs of the iron industry and leads to local pollution and ultimately more widespread. Although it is considered a serious problem, not a high priority. Social problems, infectious diseases and non-potable water supplies are major health problems at that time.
Until the late 19th century, the causes of fever, plague and epidemics were unknown. Odors and fumes are still held accountable, just like in ancient Greece. Gradually, other theories have been introduced in the "germ theory", which allowed Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch to prove the existence of bacteria and how they caused diseases. In the late 19th century, was also identified disease transmission by insects. This means that new ways could be found to fight against diseases and solve health problems.
In the 19th century there was a growing awareness of the importance of the environment. During the 1860s, the United States and Britain has enacted laws to protect the environment. The first environmental movements tend to be managed by professionals, such as foresters, who are interested in the conservation and management of land and resources. In 1892, the Sierra Club, the oldest and largest U.S. environmental organization was founded by John Muir as president. His first campaign was an effort to defeat the proposed within the Yosemite National Park under the slogan reduction: "Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play and pray, where nature may heal and give strength to as the body and soul "(John Muir 1912).
During the 20th century, the growth in demand has increased the volume of hazardous materials and increased pollution. This trend has caused a massive popular revolt in many parts of the world. In 1962, Rachel Carson published her book "Silent Spring", which describes some of the dangers that pesticides may have on the environment and human health, and public awareness of alternative forms of perceived health in relation to the environment . During the 60s and 70s there was a great expansion of environmental organizations like Greenpeace pressure water conservation, air and clean wildlife.
However, global warming is not properly examined. It seems that there was not enough political will to solve the problems of global warming. Authors Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus in his book "The Death of ecology" (2004) Discussion on environmental movements are not efficient enough to encourage a national debate, for example, the use of low-emission vehicles or blisters is neither inspired nor comprehensive enough and is unlikely to succeed. They think the answer to the problem is the sale of the solution instead of focusing on the problem itself. The solution can support based on a new energy economy, not fossil fuels. It would reduce oil dependence, air pollution and create more jobs. The investment in this strategy would make better use of available resources than conventional environmentalists suggest.