Land pollution is the addition of chemicals and organic substances in the soil which reduces it's productive capacity and addition of all other unwanted substances in an indefinite proportion which deteriorate environment.

1. LAND
POLLUTION
Presented by: Ankita Roy

2. Definition and Concepts Causes, Effects, Prevention
and Control of Land
pollution
Nurses’ contribution in
Prevention and control of
Land Pollution
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INTRODUCTION PRESENTATION NURSES’ ROLE
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CONTENT

3. Definition and Concept
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4. The addition of chemicals and
organic substances in the soil
which reduces it’s productive
capacity and addition of all other
unwanted substances in an
indefinite proportion which
deteriorate environment.
LAND
POLLUTION

5. LAND
POLLUTANTS
Various unwanted chemicals, organic and
other substances which get added in an
indefinite proportion in the soil and on
land and destroy the soil, cause soil
erosion and deteriorate environment.

6. SoilErosion
• Removal of the upper fertile
layer of the earth by wind and
water.
• Soil erosion is due to over
grazing, deforestation and
defective agriculture practices.
• Prevented by controlling
overgrazing and deforestation.

7. CAUSES OF LAND
POLLUTION
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8. Causes of Land Pollution
• Deforestation and soil erosion
Land that is once converted into dry or
barren land, can never be made fertile
again.
• Agricultural activities
Farmers often use highly toxic fertilizers
and pesticides to get rid off insects, fungi
and bacteria from their crops.

9. • Mining activities
During extraction and mining activities,
several land spaces are created beneath
surface
• Overcrowded landfills
Items that can not be recycled become a
part of the landfills that hampers the beauty
of the city and cause land pollution.
• Industrialization
To meet the demand of growing population,
more industries were developed which led
to deforestation.

10. • Construction activities
Due to urbanization, a large number of
construction activities are taking places which
has resulted in large waste articles.
• Nuclear waste
Nuclear plants can produce a huge amount of
energy through nuclear fission and fusion.
The left over radioactive material contains
harmful toxic chemicals.
• Sewage Treatment
A large amount of solid waste is leftover once
the sewage has been treated.

11. Effects of Land
Pollution
• Soil Pollution
• Change in climate patterns
• Environmental impact
• Effect on human health
• Contaminate air and water
• Distraction for tourists
• Causes harmaful effects to
plants and animals

13. • Safe disposal of excrete and sewage both
in rural and urban areas.
• Use of garbage for producing manure,
biogas, etc. especially in rural areas.
• Controlled use of artificial fertilizers and
biocides.
• Avoid using of material which cannot be
reused or recycled.
• Recycling of waste and used metals.
• Improvement of slum.
• Encourage the use of biodegradable
materials.
• Stopping the use of open spaces, fields,
banks of Rivers, ponds etc.
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14. Nurses’ Contribution in
Prevention and Control of
Land Pollution
• Identifying and helping families
and Community people identify
the land pollution at the
neighborhood and community
level.
• Creating awareness among
families, leaders and people.
• Educating and motivating
families, leaders and people at
large.
Lend a hand
to
save the
LAND

16. Bibliography
• K. K. Gulani
Community Health Nursing
(Principles & Practices)
3rd Edition

17. THANKS!
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