Causes of Air Pollution
The causes of air pollution are both natural & man-made. Several factors contribute to the continued worsening of air and the impact faced by humans.
- Natural Factors: Volcanic eruption & continual radioactive decay release infectious gases such as Sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other particulate matter. Natural calamities such as tornadoes and storms result in flying dust and particulate matter that lead to throat congestion and asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Stubble Burning: Air pollution is caused by stubble burning which takes place in Haryana & Punjab, where after harvesting the leftover crops are lit to fire. This releases toxic chemicals in the air which along the north go towards the northeast direction and infect crores of people causing respiratory diseases with throat congestion and extreme suffocation.
- Man-made Factors: For man-made causes, the human is solely responsible and more than enough to increase the AQI (Air Quality Index) and take it to the poorest category. Apart from this people who smoke or release smoke through other means, such as bursting crackers, mining, smelting, other industrial activities or burning forests etc, all add upto the percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. And with deforestation continuously increasing, the amount of oxygen to be reciprocated is falling short and people are facing chronic lung problems.
Key Health Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health: Risks and Insights
Effects of Air Pollution On Human Health: Many harmful health effects could occur from excessive amounts of air pollution exposure. It raises the risk of lung cancer, heart problems, and respiratory infections. Health effects have been associated with both short-term and long-term exposure to air pollution. Those who already have health issues are more severely impacted. The elderly, marginalized, and children are particularly vulnerable. The most dangerous pollutants are fine PM2.5 particles, which deeply penetrate lung passages and are strongly linked to disproportionately high early death.
Table of Content
- What is Air Pollution?
- Causes of Air Pollution
- Top 10 Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health
- Coronary Illnesses
- COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Emphysema
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Lung Cancer
- Development of Tumor
- Neurological Diseases
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Long-Term Health Effects of Chronic Air Pollution Exposure
- Introduction to Chronic Exposure
- Respiratory Diseases
- Cardiovascular Problems
- Impact on Children and Vulnerable Groups
- Neurological Impact and Cognitive Decline
- Mitigation and Prevention
- Health Tips to Protect Against Air Pollution
- 1. Monitor Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 2. Use Air Purifiers
- 3. Incorporate House Plants
- 4. Keep Indoor Air Clean
- 5. Wear Masks
- 6. Maintain a Healthy Diet
- 7. Stay Hydrated
- 8. Exercise Indoors
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