consequences of air pollution 10 points
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Air pollution causes irritation in the throat, nose, lungs and eyes. It causes breathing problems and aggravates existing health conditions such as emphysema and asthma.
Contaminated air reduces the body’s defenses and decreases the body’s capacity to fight other infections in the respiratory system.
Frequent exposure to polluted air increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Breathing air that is filled with fine particulate matter can induce hardening of the arteries, triggering cardiac arrhythmia or even a heart attack.
People who exercise outdoors are susceptible to the adverse effects of air pollution because it involves deeper and faster breathing.
Acid rain contains hydrogen ions, which can damage trees, crops, harm marine animals and induce corrosion in metals.
Smog causes harmful health effects in humans and animals. Studies have shown signs of black lung disease in dolphins of due to high concentrations of carbon particles in the air.
People afflicted with heart disease, children and older people are more sensitive to air pollution.