Protecting Environment: Health Implications of Sand Mining in Residential Areas of District Kasur

Authors

  • Muhammad Imran MS Scholar, Security & Strategic Studies, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Jannat Rashid MS Scholar, Security & Strategic Studies, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Jannat Naseeb MS Scholar, Security & Strategic Studies, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2024(5-II-S)37

Keywords:

Dust Pollution, Human Security, Public Health, Respiratory Health Issues, Sand Mining

Abstract

This paper aims to examine the adverse effects to public health due to sand mining in residential areas .It is inalienable right of every citizen to be dealt with strictly in accordance with law as enshrined in Articles 4, 9, 24, and 25 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 and no action is detrimental to life, liberty, reputation, and property of the citizen is called for even otherwise one of most precious fundamental rights that all the persons shall be dealt no discrimination by the statutory functions but unfortunately these basic fundamental rights are being infringed because of sand mining. In this study mixed-method approach is used, incorporating a literature review, policy document analysis, and statistical data publically available. The significant correlation between respiratory health issues experienced by local residents and dust pollution from mining activities has been observed for which policy recommendations has been given.

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2024-06-04

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Imran, M., Rashid, J., & Naseeb, J. (2024). Protecting Environment: Health Implications of Sand Mining in Residential Areas of District Kasur. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 5(2), 379–385. https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2024(5-II-S)37

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): April to June - Special Issue

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