TITLE:
Causes of Ozone Layer Depletion and Its Effects on Human: Review
AUTHORS:
Fakhra Anwar, Fahad Nazir Chaudhry, Saiqa Nazeer, Noshila Zaman, Saba Azam
KEYWORDS:
Ozone, Ozone Depletion, Chloroflourocarbons (CFCs), Ultra Violet (UV) Radiations, Bio-Effects
JOURNAL NAME:
Atmospheric and Climate Sciences,
Vol.6 No.1,
January
27,
2016
ABSTRACT: This study
was conducted at University of Gujrat during 2014-2015 as a term paper for
Master of Philosophy. The data regarding effect of ozone depletion on human was
reviewed and compiled as a review paper from various published articles of
international reputed journals, annual/environmental reports of recognized
organization and e-books. The causes, mechanism and bio-effects of ozone layer
depletion on humans were addressed. It is revealed that introduction ofChloroflourocarbons (CFCs) in the environment is the most rated cause of said depiction. Ozone
depletion is allowing the UV radiation to earth surface. The exposure to these
radiations is severely affecting all life forms on earth, especially the
humans. Permanent or temporary blindness, skin cancer and immunity suppression
are the main effects of these radiations reported by various researchers on
humans. The prospects of ozone recovery are still undiscovered. The current
situation of ozone depiction demands urgent remedial measures to protect lives
on this earth.