The factors of general environment like climate, geography, geology and hydrology of a human habitat have profound direct influence on the health and well being of the residents, often independent of socioeconomic considerations.
Man's remarkable adaptability has enabled him to populate the entire planet. But the various climatic conditions have caused functional and behavioural adjustments. This is reflected in the socio-cultural differences, which can be associated with psychological abnormalities and even beliefs and superstitions. Marked morphological differences due to climatic variations are also observed. For example, the eskimo has a high weigh to body surface ration, while the desert nomad is lean and lanky. The dry desert heat or the tropical climate beat causes physical exertion and may thereby increase incidence or cardio-vascular and renal diseases.
Again mortality decreases when normal seasonal temperatures rise, but on the another hand, an abrupt rise in temperatures rise, but on the other hand abrupt in temperature causes an increase in mortality, with elderly persons and heart patients being more vulnerable. Seasonal variation also seems to play a major role in the onset of mental illnesses. Heat diminishes vigilance and may be responsible for more accidents than the blame for irritability add frequent show of temper.
On the other hand, in cold climates, a certain increase in mortality and morbidity from infections of respiratory tract and rheumatic conditions is observed. Thus extreme climates have a direct influence on the life style and behaviour of social groups. The type of clothing adapted in various climates illustrates the climatic influences.
As in the case of animal, overcrowding affects behaviour and physiological functions. Compare our rural folk with the persons of high density urban centres. There is a clear correlation between population density and the prevalence of mental diseases and crime. The tremendous pressure on consumer goods in cities is only highly disruptive to the environment in the long run. Yet nobody has even began to monitor consumer factor.
Other adverse pshcho-social factors of high population density range in alternations in child bearing. to lack of involvement in civic matters as is evident in urban concentrations and the gradually falling apart of central cities today.
Maybe; there is already the need setting upper limits to population density. Family structures have changed from joint to nuclear families and the age pyramid has changed with consequential increase of vulnerable senior citizens and children, but without commensurate increase in medical care, social service and education.
Man's remarkable adaptability has enabled him to populate the entire planet. But the various climatic conditions have caused functional and behavioural adjustments. This is reflected in the socio-cultural differences, which can be associated with psychological abnormalities and even beliefs and superstitions. Marked morphological differences due to climatic variations are also observed. For example, the eskimo has a high weigh to body surface ration, while the desert nomad is lean and lanky. The dry desert heat or the tropical climate beat causes physical exertion and may thereby increase incidence or cardio-vascular and renal diseases.
Again mortality decreases when normal seasonal temperatures rise, but on the another hand, an abrupt rise in temperatures rise, but on the other hand abrupt in temperature causes an increase in mortality, with elderly persons and heart patients being more vulnerable. Seasonal variation also seems to play a major role in the onset of mental illnesses. Heat diminishes vigilance and may be responsible for more accidents than the blame for irritability add frequent show of temper.
On the other hand, in cold climates, a certain increase in mortality and morbidity from infections of respiratory tract and rheumatic conditions is observed. Thus extreme climates have a direct influence on the life style and behaviour of social groups. The type of clothing adapted in various climates illustrates the climatic influences.
As in the case of animal, overcrowding affects behaviour and physiological functions. Compare our rural folk with the persons of high density urban centres. There is a clear correlation between population density and the prevalence of mental diseases and crime. The tremendous pressure on consumer goods in cities is only highly disruptive to the environment in the long run. Yet nobody has even began to monitor consumer factor.
Other adverse pshcho-social factors of high population density range in alternations in child bearing. to lack of involvement in civic matters as is evident in urban concentrations and the gradually falling apart of central cities today.
Maybe; there is already the need setting upper limits to population density. Family structures have changed from joint to nuclear families and the age pyramid has changed with consequential increase of vulnerable senior citizens and children, but without commensurate increase in medical care, social service and education.
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