PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN.

Chemicals of major Public Health concern

Chemicals are part of our daily life. All living and inanimate matter is made up of chemicals and virtually every manufactured product involves the use of chemicals. Many chemicals can, when properly used, significantly contribute to the improvement of our quality of life, health and well-being. But other chemicals are highly hazardous and can negatively affect our health and environment when improperly managed.

For further information on 10 chemicals or groups of chemicals of major public health concern, please consult the following documents

1. Air pollution
2. Arsenic
3. Asbestos
4. enzene

When you are out on the streets, don’t forget that you are a responsible citizen of Pakistan. It is your duty not to throw litter on the ground. Keep a small bag with you where you can collect trash—plastic bottles, juice boxes and any wrappers.

When you are taking a road trip in Pakistan and you want to enjoy every bit of the natural beauty that you see on your way, it is your duty to keep the roads and places you visit clean and tidy by not throwing litter around. Inculcate this habit in your children as well by asking them not to throw trash outside. Give them small incentives to collect as much trash as they can at any of these tourist sites. Contribute your bit in keeping your streets and roads clean.

PLANT MORE TREES

This is more of a drive. A ‘10-billion tree tsunami project’ has been launched by PM Imran Khan for a clean and green Pakistan. Many saplings have been planted, more are in progress and will soon be planted across the country. This is being done on the massive scale. Individuals can also participate in beautifying their streets. Plant a neem tree, it is easy to maintain, requires less water and gives ample shade.

USE BIODEGRADABLE STUFF

Biodegradable products are made from materials that are renewable and recyclable and are a part of sustainable living. That means the waste generated from these products won’t go in a landfill site. Some brands have introduced paper bags embedded with seeds. So, even if someone throws them away the seeds can be converted into plants, or you can take out the seeds and plant them yourself.