1. Lead Poisoning<br />Lead is a toxic heavy metal and can be found in old paint, water pipes, and some industrial processes. Chronic exposure to it damages the nervous system, especially in children, and causes learning disabilities, decreased intelligence, and behavioral problems. Lead poisoning is a clear example of an environmental disease resulting from industrial pollution and neglect of health monitoring.<br />2. Asthma and Air Pollution<br />Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that is increasingly prevalent in large cities due to air pollution from vehicle and industrial exhaust. Fine particles and nitrogen oxides lead to respiratory infections, which increases asthma attacks, especially in children and the elderly.<br />3. Diseases Caused by Water Pollution<br />Water contaminated with bacteria or chemicals can cause diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A. This type of disease is particularly prevalent in areas with poor sanitation or a scarcity of clean water sources.<br /> 4. Environmental Cancer<br />Some types of cancer, such as lung or bladder cancer, may be directly related to long-term exposure to chemicals or radiation in the environment. For example, exposure to asbestos at construction sites or benzene in industry can increase the risk of cancer.<br />5. Climate Change-Related Diseases<br />Rising temperatures and increased natural disasters are leading to changes in disease patterns. For example, the prevalence of mosquitoes that transmit diseases such as malaria and dengue fever is increasing in areas made warmer by climate change.<br />Al _ Mustaqbal University, the first university in Iraq<br />Prepared by: Shahad Nawras Abbas<br />