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Industrial Еcology of the Region and Quality of Life of the Local Population

https://doi.org/10.18412/1816-0395-2018-11-66-71

Abstract

The article considers essential factors of improvement of the quality of life of the population related to the influence of environmental situation in the region. Discussion focuses on the nature and unique features of the impact of environmental indicators on social well-being, healthy lifestyle and life expectancy of individuals, as well as their welfare and satisfaction with life. Research method is based on data of a sociological survey conducted by the authors in 2017 in the Volgograd region. An important role in the study is assigned to ecological situation in the region and environmental features viewed as a component of the quality of life. Health problems, environmental pollution, low-quality food, increased number of waste dumps were identified as the most important environmental problems of the regions. The results showed a close connection between the environmental problems and the population quality of life.

About the Authors

I.V. Vasenina
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Cand. Sci. (Social.), Associate Professor


V.A. Sushko
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Cand. Sci. (Social.), Associate Professor


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Vasenina I., Sushko V. Industrial Еcology of the Region and Quality of Life of the Local Population. Ecology and Industry of Russia. 2018;22(11):66-71. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.18412/1816-0395-2018-11-66-71

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