Although it may seem obvious, people often underestimate the importance of this relationship. The concept of living in a healthy environment is something that people often overlook. Understanding and dealing with both the mental and physical components is crucial for future health outcomes. The Environmental and Physical Health Aspects There are many environmental threats to physical health that can be caused by the environment. These hazards may come from both within or outside of your home. All aspects must be addressed in one way or another. Smog is often a major problem for those living in dense urban environments. The pollution comes from a mixture of different emissions, which congest under certain climate conditions. This pollution is mainly caused by cars, factories, and burning. Smog at night (CC BY 2.0). Neil K. It can be difficult to combat this problem because smog is unpredictable. However, it is possible to do so if you pay attention to weather conditions and limit outside activities on days with high levels of smog. It may be worthwhile to consider moving to an area that has better air quality if you have ongoing asthma symptoms. Although it may sound extreme, eye irritation and asthma can seriously impact a person’s quality of living. Mold is the leading problem in the home. Mold, especially those that live in high humidity areas, can pose a serious problem for children and vulnerable people. There are several ways that you can mitigate or treat a mold problem once it happens. Organizations such as the CDC have established standards. Environment and Mental Health. Although it can have a similar impact on mental health, the relationship between them is more complicated to identify. It is the environment around a person that has the greatest impact on their mental health. This is most often a lack of natural or other activities that could keep someone’s mind active or refreshed. Maria Eklind, “City Park” (CC-BY-SA 2.0). There are many cities that have developed plans for dealing with such problems. Palm Jumeirah, a manmade island just off Dubai’s coast that has been custom built to fulfill every citizen’s needs is a prime example. Bayut’s City Walk neighborhood guide can help you see how this area has been planned to include beautiful parks, pools, gyms, exercise centers and play areas for children. All of these can contribute to your mental well-being. Simple tidying is a great place to start. Our mental state is often highly affected by our environment. Cleaning out an apartment or house can free your mind up to do more meaningful tasks. Even cleaning out an apartment or house you live in is a good idea. It’s essential to have a clean environment. Redecorating or remodeling can help in some instances. This may not always be possible when renting, but it should still be possible to make some changes. It is important to act now. The longer we spend in a negative environment, the worse it will be for our health. It is both mental and physically damaging. Therefore, it is important to make real changes as soon as possible. These environmental threats to mental and physical health are not new and cannot be completely eliminated. However, most people can benefit from some planning and effort. ______________________________________________________ Articles readers may find interesting: “What are Environmental Factors?” “What is Ecology?”
