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Air pollution is the contamination of the environment by harmful agents, primarily from sources like vehicles, industrial facilities, and household combustion. It poses significant health risks, leading to respiratory diseases, cancer, and increased mortality, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. To mitigate air pollution, individuals can adopt measures like reducing vehicle use, conserving energy, and utilizing air-cleaning devices.

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Air pollution is the contamination of the environment by harmful agents, primarily from sources like vehicles, industrial facilities, and household combustion. It poses significant health risks, leading to respiratory diseases, cancer, and increased mortality, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. To mitigate air pollution, individuals can adopt measures like reducing vehicle use, conserving energy, and utilizing air-cleaning devices.

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Air pollution is contamination of the indoor or outdoor

environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that

modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere.

Household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial

facilities and forest fires are common sources of air pollution.

Pollutants of major public health concern include particulate

matter, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur

dioxide. Outdoor and indoor air pollution cause respiratory and

other diseases and are important sources of morbidity and

mortality.

On health

How does air pollution affect our health?


Air pollution has a huge impact on our health, reducing
quality of live and cutting lives short. In fact, it’s the
world’s largest single environmental health risk. It
aggravates breathing conditions and increases the risk of
asthma attacks leading to more hospital admissions.
Prolonged exposure can cause serious medical conditions,
such as cancer, heart attacks and strokes. In fact, one in
three deaths from strokes, lung cancer and chronic
respiratory disease globally are caused by air pollution.

While we are all affected, those who are the most


vulnerable in our society are more at risk, especially
children and older people. Exposure to air pollution can
cause children to develop breathing conditions and stunted
lungs.

There is also a growing body of research linking air


pollution to other illnesses, including diabetes,
developmental problems for children and suggested links
to dementia. how causedAir pollution is caused by the release
of solid and liquid particles and gases into the air. These particles and
gases can come from natural sources, human activities, and
household combustion devices. Natural sources wildfires, volcanoes,
and wind-blown dust.Human activities

Burning fossil fuels

• Industrial emissions
• Transportation
• Open burning of garbage waste
• Manufacturing chemicals
• Dry cleaning
• Filling up your car with gas
• Degreasing and painting operations
Household combustion devices wood fires and household air pollution.

Precautions

Here are some precautions you can take to reduce air pollution:

Drive less: Use public transportation, walk, or bike instead of driving. If


you do drive, choose a fuel-efficient car or an electric vehicle.

• Use less energy: Turn off lights and appliances when you're not using
them. Buy energy-efficient appliances.
• Reduce emissions: Use cleaner fuels and processes. Don't burn garbage or have backyard fires.
• Dispose of waste properly: Recycle plastic, glass, and paper. Properly
dispose of motor oil and household chemicals.
• Plant trees: Trees help reduce air pollution.
• Use air-cleaning devices: Use air-cleaning devices to trap pollutants
before they escape into the atmosphere.
• Wear a

mask: Wear a well-fitted N95 or KN95


mask on days when the air quality is
poor.
Air
pollution
can cause

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