title: Is environmental degradation the root cause for communicable diseases in kerala? A case study.
abstract: In Kerala (India), environmental degradation, consequent to urbanization, industrialization and skewed agricultural practices, is on the rise. The urban area has acute land and water pollution due to these activities. In Thiruvananthapuram district, especially in certain pockets of squalor and poor environmental quality, communicable diseases are being reported frequently. The present study aims to highlight the causes of environmental degradation which are directly related to the health issues of Thiruvananthapuram district. Based on this study some recommendations are also made for enhancing the environmental quality of the region.
authors.affiliation: Principal Investigator (DST-SERC Project), Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Krishnakumar
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Padmalal
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sobha
mesh_terms: D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D004755:Enterobacteriaceae / Q000302:isolation & purification; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D062665:Epidemiological Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000032:analysis; D008906:Mining; D012037:Refuse Disposal; D045483:Rivers / Q000737:chemistry / Q000382:microbiology; D012722:Sewage; D014507:Urbanization; D001335:Vehicle Emissions; D014871:Water Microbiology; D014873:Water Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D019216:Metals, Heavy; D012722:Sewage; D001335:Vehicle Emissions; D014873:Water Pollutants