Ecology and health: Role of education in solving environmental problems

Objective: Environmental changes significantly affect the growth of morbidity, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and worsen the physical development of children and adolescents and the mental state of the population. The article emphasizes the importance of a sustainable approach to environmental issues and environmental education for future generations. Methods: An analytical review of scientific literature on the impact of environmental factors on public health and the role of environmental education was conducted. Data from Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science and Pubmed were used. The analysis included a comparative method, identification of key patterns and an assessment of approaches to the formation of environmental literacy. Results: The literature review analyzed 145 articles, of which 79 were included in the final review. The studies covered the topics of the impact of environmental factors on public health and the role of environmental education in reducing the impact of environmental problems. The studies showed that environmental degradation, including air and water pollution, climate change and anthropogenic factors, have a significant impact on human health, including the development of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, as well as mental disorders. Conclusion: Ecology has a significant impact on human health, causing respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and other diseases. This is especially true for developing countries such as Kyrgyzstan, where pollution and lack of environmental measures worsen the quality of life. It is important to implement sustainable environmental solutions and develop environmental education. An integrated approach will help reduce risks and improve the quality of life, and awareness of the importance of nature conservation will become the basis for future generations.