6-Soil Pollution 2 Part 1.pdf

Soil Pollution & Health Hazards Dr. Mohammad Suhail Khan Associate Professor Department of Public Health King Khalid University, Abha ,KSA Soil Health • Defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. • Healthy soil give...

Soil Pollution & Health Hazards Dr. Mohammad Suhail Khan Associate Professor Department of Public Health King Khalid University, Abha ,KSA Soil Health • Defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. • Healthy soil gives us clean air and water, bountiful crops and forests. • Productive grazing lands, diverse wildlife, and beautiful landscapes. • Regulating water • Sustaining plant and animal life • Filtering and buffering potential pollutants • Cycling nutrients • Providing physical stability and support