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Health Issues in Europe

Health Issues in Europe are affecting everyone but primarly the young. From ages 0-19 one third of all the deaths are caused by poor health standards such as inadequate water and food and sanitation. It affects the younger group for various reasons including: enviroment, development of organ system, and level of exposure. Injury led the rankings and indoor and outdoor pollutions were above the list of killers in Europe. Yet, the cause of death being sanitation factors and inadequate food and water killed an estimated 13,548 people every year.

Many actions can and should be taken place. In Europe they need to better control the contamination and monitor the contaminants that are harmful to children. Also to make sure that the water waste is not anywhere close to homes, schools, and recreational areas. Things like pesticides, dionixins, and endocrine disruptors are in the region and are affecting the quality of air and environment.

In Europe right now their are several different agencies to help with this issue. The European Environment Agency, World Health Organizations, and many others are working toward providing better standards. In a recent survey 89% of people are worried about these issues and the long term effects.

posted by Anonymous @ 11/21/2006 05:00:00 PM