Екологічна безпека та збалансоване ресурсокористування (Jun 2021)
Investigation of the environmental impact on human health in Ivano-Frankivsk oblast
Abstract
The purpose of the article is to study the environmental impact on human health in Ivano-Frankivsk oblast based on the analysis of mortality rates and the level of air pollution. The study analyzes the temporal dynamics and territorial differences of mortality rates for the period of 2010-2019 for Ivano-Frankivsk oblast and Ukraine, which may show the impact of environmental determinants on health. It is established that the population of Ivano-Frankivsk oblast is characterized by a lower overall mortality rate and higher average life expectancy compared to the average state values. The main cause of death in Ukraine is non-communicable diseases. It was found that mortality from major non-communicable diseases associated with air pollution (coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tracheal, bronchial and lung cancer) averages 70% of all deaths in Ivano-Frankivsk oblast, which averages 12.2 thousand people annually. Territorial differences in the proportions of deaths by individual causes of death associated with air pollution have been identified. Based on WHO statements and statistics, it is assumed that during the study period air pollution in Ivano-Frankivsk oblast caused on average annually the deaths of 1589 people from coronary heart disease, 135 people from cerebrovascular disease, 68 people from cancer of the trachea, bronchi and lungs, and 14 people from chronic lower respiratory disease. The temporal dynamics and territorial features of air pollution in Ivano-Frankivsk oblast for the period of 2010-2019 are analyzed. It is established that the region is characterized by significant air pollution from stationary sources with exceeding the average state emissions per unit area and per person. Emissions from stationary sources are dominated by substances that have evidence of health effects
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