Modern Living is a way used by people, groups and
nations and is formed in specific geographical,
economic, political, cultural and religious text. It
includes day to day behaviors and functions of
individuals in job, activities, fun and diet. In recent
decades, life style as an important factor of health is
more interested by researchers. According to WHO, 60%
of related factors to individual health and quality of life
are correlated to lifestyle. Millions of people follow
modern lifestyle. Hence, they encounter illness, disability
and even death. The relationship of lifestyle and health
should be highly considered. The use of modern
technology makes living better and brings certain
advantages to people. Every day a new machine/
product/ gadget is invented for human use to ease their
lives. This means that technology can bring us luxuries,
but at the same time it can also be health hazardous
leading to many health problems.
Sick Building Syndrome
Sick building syndrome due to internal pollution
generated by noise from water on air cooler, airconditioner, generator, printer etc. in homes or offices
causes breathing trouble, deafness, sleeplessness,
tiredness, headache, eye-burning etc. Air conditioning
units and the pollution within the atmosphere from both
inside and outside the building are believed to be the
main contributors. This pollution is then circulated
around the build, which has a negative effect on the
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), because of high numbers of
air contaminants such as gases like CO, CO2, VOCs and
particulates. Chemical rays from paint, varnish, nail
polish, boot polish, mosquito liquid / gas pesticide and
Carbon monoxide from fuel burning cause lung diseases.
Long working on computer causes breathing trouble,
deafness, sleeplessness, tiredness, headache, eye burning
etc. Air freshener, deodorant, hairspray, varnish, polish,
wood-binder (resin) etc. spread irritant gases in air which
are the possible causes of sick building syndrome.
Use of Cosmetics
Historically, cosmetics began to be used 6.000 years ago
and its use has spread throughout the world. Many
advances in the cosmetic industry have increased our
ability to enhance youth and beauty. Cosmetics and skin
care products are currently consumed worldwide, with
frequent use, increasing the exposure of the human body
to the various chemical compounds. The use of these
products is increasing around the world and a variety of
chemical compounds used in the manufacture of these
products grows at the same time. In this way, the risk of
intoxication, allergic processes, prolonged chemical
exposure, side effects and indiscriminate use are also
increased. The side effects derived from the use of
cosmetics pose health risks mainly due to exposure to
numerous chemical substances. Its consequences can
range from a simple mild hypersensitivity reaction to an anaphylactic process or even a lethal intoxication.
Currently, the cosmetic industries have increased the use
of compounds with preservative action, surfactant,
fragrances, stains, etc. in the formulation of cosmetic
products. The indiscriminate use of cosmetics may
present itself as an emerging issue of public health.
In front of the arising use of cosmetic products and the
larger exposure to the formulas compounds for a large
time and frequency, the side effects of these products
become more frequent in the population around the
world. Women and men all over the world use large
amount of cosmetic products in pursuit of everlasting
youth, ignoring the probable health risks. National
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health of London
said that 900 chemicals used in cosmetics are toxic. Most
of the cosmetics contain toxic and flammable substances
like benzene, formaldehyde, coal tar, lanolin (wool
grease), phenylenediamine, phenoxyethanol, paralence
etc. which may look nonhazardous when tested but they
become hazardous when entered in skin or become old.
They are used in eye shadows, shampoo, skin-cream,
blushers, lipsticks, mascara, hair spray, perfumes,
moisturizer, toothpaste, soap etc.
Journal by Dr.Yashoda Tammineni,
MSc, Ph.D.
HSE,HOD at NIFS
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