Current status and practice of environmental health in Nigeria

Human security is incomplete without excellent human health, which is fundamentally dependent on the environmental conditions in which an individual lives and conducts his or her daily activities. People thrive and perform better in a healthy environment free of infectious disease-causing agents, with fewer hospital visits, a safe and supportive workplace, clean air, safe drinking water, and healthy housing settlements. The primary goal of environmental health research is to prevent or control diseases and injuries caused by interactions between humans and their environment. This overview examines the current state of some environmental issues relating to human health and how environmental factors affect health, identifying specific diseases related with environmental concerns, and determining the existing state and future needs within the Nigerian system. A comprehensive search of multiple databases and literature was conducted to identify relevant reviews of environmental health topics. This was further discussed extensively based on the environmental problems, their sources, and associated ill-health within the Nigerian system. In conclusion, it will take more than the Government's involvement to ensure a healthy and sustainable environment in Nigeria. Individual awareness of the environmental risks of certain practices, as well as their participation in changing from what they perceive as a norm or conventional to acceptable methods practiced globally in living and interacting with their immediate environment, is critical. Another issue identified is the lack of financial dividends to fund contemporary infrastructures and approaches for sustainable developme