EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS ON HUMAN HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: A REVIEW

Abstract: Pollution is one of the major concerns on the globe today. Farmers use a variety of chemical fertilizers to increase production and manage weeds and insect pests in order to meet the demand for agricultural products and to feed the growing population. Synthetic pesticides and fertilizers have been utilized excessively, which has had a negative impact on both the environment and human health. As a result, the greatest important hazard to humanity on the planet is the increasing degradation of environmental contents. The imbalance between human needs and resource sustainability was accelerated by the rapidly expanding population in developing nations. The use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture has caused numerous environmental and health issues while increasing agricultural productivity. Water pollution is mostly caused by phosphates and nitrates found in chemical fertilisers.

Keywords: Chemical fertilizers, farmer, Environmental pollution, Human health.