Air pollution is the release of harmful substances, into the air. It is an environmental health hazard linked with climate change, burning of materials, construction, and many others.
In the case, of smoke, with harmful substances filling the air, you may sometimes not see it, but the smell could notify you.
These harmful substances are embedded in gas, smoke from burning, and waste products, and have been proven to be harmful to human health.
Awareness about the effects can help find solutions to this problem in the community
Let’s dive into the Long-term effects
Long-term effects of Air pollution on human health
Long-term effects of Air pollution on human health
1. Lung cancer
2. Stroke
3 Aggravated Asthma
4 Respiratory and cardiovascular diseases
5 Damage to the lungs
Breathing in harmful substances and smoke from burning is not different from smoking, in fact, research has discovered that it is worse than smoking, in terms of effects.
When you constantly breathe in some harmful substances, the lungs become affected, leading to lung cancer and damage.
Research has it that most of the conditions of stroke h can be traced back to inhaling harmful substances from air pollution
Short-term effects of Air pollution on Human Health
1. Headaches
2. Irritation to the nose, eyes and throat
3. Difficulty in breathing
It is obvious that an immediate effect of air pollution is difficulty in breathing, however, constant exposure could gradually attract respiratory diseases in the future.
As community members and leaders, it is important we create awareness about this fast-developing cause of terminal diseases. Playing a vital role in establishing standards for manufacturing companies, establishing guidelines in the community could go a long way in saving lives.
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