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What would be one positive and one negative effect on human health due to urbanization?

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Improved access to healthcare would be a positive effect on human health, while diseases or negative health effects due to pollution would be negative effects of urbanization.

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The positive effects include economic development, and education. However, urbanization places stresses on existing social services and infrastructure. Crime, prostitution, drug abuse and street children are all negative effects of urbanization.

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