Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the environment and human health? a. The environment is the only factor that affects human health. b. Many aspects of the environment can have an impact on human health. c. Human health is impacted by changes in climate. d. The environment has no impact on human health.
Answers
The environment plays a crucial role in people’s physical, mental and social well-being. Despite significant improvements, major differences in environmental quality and human health remain between and within European countries. The complex relationships between environmental factors and human health, taking into account multiple pathways and interactions, should be seen in a broader spatial, socio-economic and cultural context.
In 2006, life expectancy at birth in the EU-27 was among the highest in the world — almost 76 years for men and 82 years for women ( 1 ). Most of the gain in life expectancy in recent decades has been due to improved survival of people above the age of 65, while before 1950 it was mostly due to a reduction in premature deaths (i.e. death below the age of 65). On average, men are expected to live almost 81% of their lives free of disability, and women 75% ( 2 ). There are, however, differences between genders, and between Member States.
The main features of sustainable development are:
1) it respects and cares for all kinds of life forms.
2) it improves the quality of the human life.
3) it minimises the depletion of natural resources.
4) it enables the communities to care for their own environment.