In Tanzania poor people are more affected by environmental destruction and deterioration,because of their higher dependence on environmental resources and inadequate resource for coping with environmental hazards unlikely middle income and rich people.
Degradation of agricultural land ,depletion of forests,fish stocks and lack of access to drinking water have a major impact on  income and health of the poor.Because mostly depend on these activities,its destruction turns out to be totally mess to the poor people.Land also used for agricultural activities such as grazing land for animal husbandry which provide crucial source of livelihood to rural areas.
Most poor people in both urban and rural areas frequently do not have the luxury access to safe drinking water.The widespread use of chemical fertilizer ,pesticides and other chemicals for farming process leads formidable health hazards to the rural areas.