Chemical Contaminants and Pollution in the Measurable Life of Dhaka City

Abstract

Environmental pollution and food contamination are as old as the civilization itself. It is the consequence of the development of civilization, over utilization of nature, industrialization, and, in fact, a price for the progress. It is highly prominent in Dhaka city. Purpose of the Study: Brief review of chemical-induced pollution and contamination, their consequences and control. Materials and Methods: Comprehensive literature search followed by consulting healthcare professionals about environmental pollution and food contamination. Findings: Both general people and the old system are responsible for this unlivable condition of Dhaka city. Population is not the sole for this instance. A sense of poor rules and regulation is always found everywhere. Negligence is becoming a wide-spread disease contaminating illiterate to well educated, all kinds of people. Research Limitations: Many articles are found in the concerned area of research, but the scope of this research is on its focus point chemical hazards and burdens of Dhaka city. Still the most important aspect is covered. Practical Implication: The language of this article is too simple to understand by people with simple literacy. Pharmacists, doctors, nurses, hospital authorities, public representatives, policy-makers, and regulatory authorities have to acquire much from this article. Social Implication: The article should create a guideline for the future policy-makers of both government and other sectors to review the alarming situation of chemical pollution and food contaminants of Dhaka, along with the whole Bangladesh. This article should remind policy-makers that we should not forget mankind, giving places to industrialization and development.

Keywords: cancer, chemical intoxication, food poisoning, healthcare establishment (HCE), health hazard, medical and household waste, pathogen