THE SOCIO-GEOGRAPHICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN INDUSTRIALISED CITIES

This study investigates the complex interplay between socio-geographical factors and their influence on environmental conditions and public health outcomes in industrialised urban areas. Drawing on data from five representative cities, the research analyzes key variables such as air pollution levels, population density, and respiratory disease incidence to uncover spatial patterns and correlations. The findings reveal that areas with higher pollution indices and greater population concentrations tend to experience elevated rates of respiratory illness, highlighting the compounded effects of environmental exposure and socio-spatial inequality. Visual analyses and statistical evaluations support the argument that socio-geographical configurations—such as urban density, industrial zoning, and limited access to green infrastructure—intensify the health burdens faced by urban populations, particularly among vulnerable socio-economic groups. The study emphasizes the urgent need for integrated urban planning and policy-making approaches that address both environmental and public health concerns through a spatial justice lens.