AFFECTS OF POLLUTION ON HUMAN HEALTH. Environmental pollution upsets the built-in system of ecosystem of the biosphere. Moreover it has both short term and long term effects on human health. Prevention of environmental pollution is vital for the survival of mankind. The effluents from industries must be pre-treated to make them harmless, before they are dumped into the rivers or lakes. Recycling can be also implemented in industries. In such industries waste matter and water are recycled for further use