Ali Md Yeamin, Shahrier Mahir, Kafy Abdulla-Al, Ara Iffat, Javed Akib, Fattah Md Abdul, Rahaman Zullyadini A, Tripura Konica
Caritas Bangladesh, Dhaka, 1217, Bangladesh.
Department of Civil Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Heliyon. 2023 Mar 11;9(3):e14505. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14505. eCollection 2023 Mar.
Tobacco farming in Bangladesh has significant and far-reaching environmental impacts, affecting the land, water, and air. While the country has implemented tobacco control measures, the lack of monitoring and enforcement has resulted in environmental degradation and public health concerns. This study aims to document the environmental impact of tobacco farming in Bangladesh, adopting a qualitative approach to collect and analyze data. The study used focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and a structured questionnaire survey to gather data, assessing the impact of tobacco farming on the environment, socioeconomic conditions, and human health using a five-point impact assessment scale. Results illustrated that tobacco cultivation contributes to the ecosystem and natural resource degradation, leading to a loss of habitat diversity and domestic animal death. Soil erosion, water pollution, and air pollution from excessive plowing and pesticide usage have also been observed, causing skin diseases and other health issues. Despite some economic benefits, social conditions have worsened due to drug addiction and conflicts among tobacco workers. The study will help policymakers and environmentalists by highlighting the need to take action in reducing the environmental and social impacts of tobacco farming in Bangladesh. It also informs the public about the potential tobacco production and consumption risks. This study provides important insights into the adverse effects of tobacco farming in Bangladesh and emphasizes the importance of implementing appropriate measures to reduce environmental and public health impacts.
孟加拉国的烟草种植对环境有着重大且深远的影响，涉及土地、水和空气。尽管该国已实施烟草控制措施，但缺乏监测和执法导致了环境退化和公共卫生问题。本研究旨在记录孟加拉国烟草种植对环境的影响，采用定性方法收集和分析数据。该研究通过焦点小组讨论、关键信息人访谈和结构化问卷调查来收集数据，使用五点影响评估量表评估烟草种植对环境、社会经济状况和人类健康的影响。结果表明，烟草种植导致生态系统和自然资源退化，造成栖息地多样性丧失和家畜死亡。过度耕作和农药使用还导致了土壤侵蚀、水污染和空气污染，引发皮肤病和其他健康问题。尽管有一些经济效益，但由于烟草工人吸毒成瘾和冲突，社会状况恶化。该研究将通过强调采取行动减少孟加拉国烟草种植对环境和社会影响的必要性，帮助政策制定者和环保人士。它还让公众了解烟草生产和消费的潜在风险。本研究深入洞察了孟加拉国烟草种植的不利影响，并强调了采取适当措施减少对环境和公众健康影响的重要性。
