BIODIVERSITY AND THE HEALTHY SOCIETY

INTRODUCTION
Decrease in biodiversity is eminent Marco Lambertini, the General
worldwide. Director of WWF International -
described that the disappearance of
Vertebrates fell to 60% from the 1970s due wildlife is at an unprecedented rate.
to human causes.
The earth might enter the sixth mass
It is projected that by 2020, wildlife decline extinction event according to experts.
will be 67%.
Mass extinction is described as the
The World Wide Fund for Nature and disappearance of species at a rate of
Zoological Society of London reported an 1,000 faster than usual.
annual decrease in wildlife by 2%.
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Biodiversity and Ecosystem

Source of the essential goods and ecological services

The concept of ecosystem needs a thorough study on the

relationship of the biotic, the living organisms and the
abiotic, nonliving organisms.

ECOSYSTEM

BIODIVERSITY The variety of different habitats, communities and

ecological processes.
The vast variety of life forms in the entire Earth. It
encompasses all kinds of life forms, from the single- The ecosystems support life (biodiversity) and biodiversity
called organisms to the largest multi-called organisms. makes ecosystems sustainable.

The variability among living organisms from all sources,

including terrestrial, marine and other aquatic
ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they
are part; this includes diversity within species, between
species, and of ecosystem.
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Changes in Biodiversity
ALTERATION AND LOSSES

Alteration in any system could bring varied

effects. A change in biodiversity could have
erratic effects not only in wildlife or marine life
but also in human beings.

“Humans inhabiting the forest would disturb the

natural order of life. Trees and plants would be
affected in the land-clearing operations where
the house would build. The animals, insects, and
all types of life forms in the cleared area would
either be displaced or most likely be killed.”
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Threats to Biodiversity

Alteration in ecosystem
composition

Habitat loss and destruction

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Threats to Biodiversity

Pollution and contamination

Over-exploitation
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Threats to Biodiversity

Global climate change

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Consequences of Biodiversity Loss

✓ DESTRUCTION OF HABITAT

✓ HUNTING

✓ EXPLOITATION OF SELECTED SPECIES

✓ HABITAT FRAGMENTATION

✓ COLLECTION FOR RESEARCH

✓ INTRODUCTION OF EXOTIC SPECIES

✓ POLLUTION

✓ CONTROL OF PEST AND PREDATORS

✓ NATURAL DISASTERS
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Nutritional Impact of Biodiversity
Nutrition and biodiversity this relationship
takes two main forms, one is the
maintenance of Ecological services.
The contribution of biodiversity to
nutrients is the genetic reservoir.
ISSUE 2
According to the WHO, biodiversity is vital
elements of a human being’s nutrition.
Healthy local diets, with adequate average
levels of nutrients intake, necessitates
maintenance of high biodiversity levels.
Intensified and enhanced food production
through irrigation, use of fertilizer, plant
protection (pesticides), or the introduction of
crop varieties and cropping patterns affect
biodiversity and thus impact global status and
human health (WHO, 2007).
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Health, Biology, and Biodiversity

Almost all living organisms are dependent to their
environment to live and reproduce.

Basic needs of living organisms such as air, water,

food, and habitat are provided by its environment.

Luck of basic necessities is a significant cause of

human mortality.

Environment hazards increase the risk of cancer,

heart disease, asthma, and many more illnesses.

The interrelation between human health and

biological diversity is considerable and complex.
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Environmental-Related Illnesses
Relationship between human health and
environment raise many ethical, social and legal
dilemmas by forcing people to choose among
competing values.

Many of the issues at the interaction of health and

environment have to do with managing benefits and
Some human illnesses that are found to be related risks.
with its environment include Parkinson’s disease,
heart disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary When drafting and implementing environment health
disease, asthma, diabetes, obesity, occupational regulations it is important to consider vulnerable
injuries, dysentery, arthritis, malaria, and depression.
subpopulations.
According to experts climate change could also have
a serious impact on human health and good
deteriorate farming system and reduce nutrients in
some foods.
 CAYONTE, MA.VICTORIA
CENITA, DAWN MAXINNE
COLUMBE, MECHELLE
DE JESUS, CHRISTIAN FAUSTO
DE JESUS, JEANLYN
DIAZ, LEISLLY
DOLORES, ZYRA MAE
DULCE, ANGELA
GATA, IAN
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