A comparative study to assess the knowledge regarding environmental pollution among rural and urban people in Bangalore with a view to develop information guide sheet

Abstract

The environment is everything around us and the quality of our life depends heavily on the quality of our environment. Environmental pollution is one the biggest problem the world faces today. It is an issue that troubles and economic, physical of our lives. The contamination of environment is also being linked to some of the disease that are currently1. The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge regarding environmental pollution among rural and urban people. A sample of 100 adults were conveniently selected out of that 50 from rural 50 from urban. An information guide sheet was developed emphasizing the various components like air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, soil pollution was given to participants and their relatives.

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Ms. Subhashini G Rajarajeswari

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Ms. Subhashini G Rajarajeswari (2016). A comparative study to assess the knowledge regarding environmental pollution among rural and urban people in Bangalore with a view to develop information guide sheet. International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research, 4(4), 640-646. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-420080