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[Relations between health and natural and artificial environment]
Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia
|April 16, 2008
Summary
Environmental conditions significantly impact human health, with indoor air pollution in developed countries posing a major risk. Protecting the natural environment and creating sustainable buildings are crucial for well-being.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
- Building Science
Context:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) first reported on environmental impacts on health in 2007.
- Environmental diseases account for 14% of health issues in Italy.
- Indoor air in non-industrial buildings in developed countries is often more polluted than outdoor air.
Purpose:
- To analyze the connection between environmental conditions and human health and well-being.
- To highlight the significance of indoor and outdoor environmental quality.
- To identify the cyclical relationship between environmental degradation and building sustainability.
Summary:
- Cross-referencing international studies confirms a strong link between a healthy environment (indoor and outdoor) and human psycho-physical well-being.
- A detrimental cycle exists where outdoor pollution exacerbates indoor air quality, and unsustainable buildings worsen outdoor environments.
- Population spends up to 90% of their time indoors, emphasizing the importance of indoor environmental quality.
Impact:
- Recognizes the critical role of salubrious environments for human health.
- Identifies a feedback loop between environmental degradation and building practices.
- Underscores the future challenge of environmental protection and sustainable, human-centric building design.
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