How Does Deforestation Influence Human Behavior and Health?
Deforestation often leads to changes in human behavior that can increase health risks. For instance, the creation of road networks to facilitate logging opens up previously inaccessible areas, promoting human settlement and agricultural expansion. This can increase human exposure to infectious diseases that were once confined to forested regions. Additionally, the shift from forest to agricultural land can lead to the use of harmful pesticides, contributing to respiratory and other health issues among local populations.
