Land pollution

Land pollution is the addition of chemicals and organic substances in the soil which reduces it's productive capacity and addition of all other unwanted substances in an indefinite proportion which deteriorate environment.

1. LAND
POLLUTION Presented by: Ankita Roy

2. Definition and Concepts Causes, Effects, Prevention and Control of Land pollution Nurses’ contribution in Prevention and control of Land Pollution 02 INTRODUCTION PRESENTATION NURSES’ ROLE 01 03 CONTENT

3. Definition and Concept 01

4. The addition of chemicals and organic substances in the soil which reduces it’s productive capacity and addition of all other unwanted substances in an indefinite proportion which deteriorate environment. LAND POLLUTION

5. LAND POLLUTANTS Various unwanted chemicals, organic and other substances which get added in an indefinite proportion in the soil and on land and destroy the soil, cause soil erosion and deteriorate environment.

6. Soil Erosion Removal of the upper fertile layer of the earth by wind and water. Soil erosion is due to over grazing, deforestation and defective agriculture practices. Prevented by controlling overgrazing and deforestation.

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8. Causes of Land Pollution Deforestation and soil erosion Land that is once converted into dry or barren land, can never be made fertile again. Agricultural activities Farmers often use highly toxic fertilizers and pesticides to get rid off insects, fungi and bacteria from their crops.

9. Mining activities During extraction and mining activities, several land spaces are created beneath surface Overcrowded landfills Items that can not be recycled become a part of the landfills that hampers the beauty of the city and cause land pollution. Industrialization To meet the demand of growing population, more industries were developed which led to deforestation.

10. Construction activities Due to urbanization, a large number of construction activities are taking places which has resulted in large waste articles. Nuclear waste Nuclear plants can produce a huge amount of energy through nuclear fission and fusion. The left over radioactive material contains harmful toxic chemicals. Sewage Treatment A large amount of solid waste is leftover once the sewage has been treated.

11. Effects of Land Pollution Soil Pollution Change in climate patterns
Environmental impact Effect on human health
Contaminate air and water Distraction for tourists Causes harmaful effects to plants and animals

12. Safe disposal of excrete and sewage both in rural and urban areas. Use of garbage for producing manure, biogas, etc. especially in rural areas. Controlled use of artificial fertilizers and biocides. Avoid using of material which cannot be reused or recycled. Recycling of waste and used metals. Improvement of slum. Encourage the use of biodegradable materials. Stopping the use of open spaces, fields, banks of Rivers, ponds etc. P
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13. Nurses’ Contribution in Prevention and Control of Land Pollution Identifying and helping families and Community people identify the land pollution at the neighborhood and community level. Creating awareness among families, leaders and people. Educating and motivating families, leaders and people at large. Lend a hand to save the LAND

14. Bibliography K. K. Gulani Community Health Nursing (Principles & Practices) 3 rd Edition

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