IMPACTS OF SOIL AND WATER POLLUTION ON FOOD SAFETY AND HEALTH RISKS

The food safety and environmental pollution is interlinked and considered to be important issues in today’s world. Historically, the soil and water pollution has impacted food safety and ultimately an important threat for health. The situation is very challenging in most of the countries where the pollution and risks of increasing food safety have affected large set of population. The scarcity of water, over application of pesticides, chemical application and other pollutants are most important factors which impacts food safety in a drastic manner. The study will cater to the waste and soil pollution and their impacts of human health. In present scenario, there is a shortage of water resources which led to the irrigation of waste for fulfillment of water requirements in the agricultural production. This kind of usage causes serous health impacts due to water and soil pollution. Therefore, it is important to address these issues and threatening safety to reduce potential risks to health. Also, the negative effects on food safety from soil and water pollution have increased the risk of several diseases in people. The soil and waste pollution is a major area of concern and comprehensive prevention strategies are required to resolve the concerns. The holistic prevention strategies are also detailed in last section of study for understanding the ways to reduce soil and water pollution and achieve better food safety.