What are air pollutants? Name any three air pollutants. Also discuss how these pollutants are introduced into the air and their effects. ho harmful?
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Explanation:
Air pollution is a significant risk factor for a number of pollution-related diseases, including respiratory infections, heart disease, COPD, stroke and lung cancer. ... The human health effects of poor air quality are far reaching, but principally affect the body's respiratory system and the cardiovascular system.
Air pollution is the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate or to materials. There are many different types of air pollutants, such as gases, particulates, and biological molecules.
The common air pollutants are:
Particulate matter (PM10 and PM2. ...
Ozone (O3)
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Sulphur dioxide (SO2)