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January to March 2024 Article ID: NSS8512 Impact Factor:7.60 Cite Score:10199 Download: 141 DOI: https://doi.org/64 View PDf
The Importance of Biodiversity and Human Health
Dr. Nasreen Anjum Khan
Assistant Professor (Chemistry) Govt. College, Bichhua , Distt. Chhindwara (M.P.)
Abstract: Biodiversity
promotes all life on Earth, and refers to biological variety in all its forms,
from the genetic make up of plants and animals to cultural diversity. People depend on biodiversity in their daily lives, in
ways that are not always apparent or appreciated. Human health finally depends
upon ecosystem products and services such as availability of fresh water, food
and fuel sources which are necessary for good human health and productive
livelihoods. Biodiversity loss can have significant direct human health impacts
if ecosystem services are no longer adequate to meet social needs. Indirectly,
changes in ecosystem services affect livelihoods, income, local migration and,
on occasion, may even cause or exacerbate political conflict. Futhermore,
biological diversity of microorganisms, flora and fauna provides extensive
benefits for biological, health, and pharmacological sciences. Significant
medical and pharmacological discoveries are made through greater understanding
of the earth's biodiversity. Loss in biodiversity may limit discovery of
potential treatments for many diseases and health problems.
Keywords: health, habitats, immune,tolerance, disease, environment.