Health / The Effects Of Air Pollution On Human Health
Air pollution is nothing but when harmful / excessive quantities of substances (gases,
particles and biological molecules) are introduced into Earth's atmosphere. Air
pollution affects human organs and its functions. Air quality is of two types.
They were
1. Good quality of Air (Good for our bodies).
2. Bad quality of air (Damages our bodies).
Causes of Air pollution
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S. No
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Causes
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1
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Industries(O3,PM,SO2,NO2 ad BaP)
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2
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Transport(SO2,NO2 and BaP)
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3
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Forest Fire(PM and BaP)
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4
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Radiation
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5
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Aerosols
Aerosols
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Health Effects of Air pollution
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S. No |
Health Effect
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Due to Component
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1
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Hair Damage
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Radiation
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2
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Eyes and mucus membrane irritation.
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O3,PM,SO2,NO2 and BaP
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3
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Respiratory diseases
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O3,PM,SO2,NO2,BaP and Aerosols
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4
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Liver, Spleen and blood damage.
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NO2
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5
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Bone damage.
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Radiation
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6
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Fatigue, headaches and anxiety
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SO2
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7
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Nervous system damage
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PM, Aerosols and Radiation
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8
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Skin Damage
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Aerosols and Radiation
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9
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Intestinal Damage
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Radiation
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10
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Reproductive system damage
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PM and Radiation
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11
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Cancer
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PM
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12
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Diabetes
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PM1, PM2·5, and PM10
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13
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Lower IQ.
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PM
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14
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Cardiovascular damage (heart problems.)
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NO,NO2, O3,PM,SO2
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15
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Bronchitis
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PM
PM
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Air Pollution Components
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Air Pollution components
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Details
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1
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Tropospheric ozone(O3)
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Ozone is formed in the atmosphere through reactions of volatile organic
compounds and nitrogen oxides, both of which are formed as a result of
combustion of fossil fuels.
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2
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Sulphur dioxide(SO2)
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It is emitted into air when burning of fossil fuels that contain sulfur.
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3
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Nitrogen dioxide(NO,NO2)
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They are produced transportation sector
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4
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Benzo(a)pyrene(BaP)
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Benzo[a]pyrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and the result of incomplete
combustion of organic matter at temperatures between 300 °C (572 °F) and 600 °C
(1,112 °F).
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5
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Particulate matter(PM)
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It is made up of small airborne particles (dust, soot and drops of liquids).
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