How is air pollution harmful to human health? Prevention and Treatment

Air pollution is a very pressing concern for our world. Unfortunately it is not getting the attention it requires from the policy makers.

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Research suggests that 9 out of 10 people breathe polluted air and around 7 million people each year die directly or indirectly due to complications caused by air pollution.

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I is almost impossible to live without air pollution and most of the times people don't even know they are breathing polluted air as it is difficult to see.

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The effects of air pollution are almost same as smoking a cigarette.  It is more dangerous than eating excess salt.

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The microscopic pollutants get inside the body easily and effect your respiratory and circulatory systems. It is more dangerous than eating excess salt.

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These microscopic pollutants are very dangerous for your body and can lead to  possible damage to your heart, lungs and brain and can be very serious.

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Worst affected body part are the lungs.  Pollution aggravates the health issues in the lungs and even cause new issues just like smoking does.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) Lung Cancer and Ischemic heart disease stroke are the side effects of air pollution.

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Younger children are at the most risk as their respiratory system are still developing. They may see increased respiratory infections regularly.

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Understand that major commercial and industrial areas are responsinle but household pollution is equally problematic and should be avoided.

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How to prevent complications arising from air pollution? Wear a mask before going out. Check the air quality before leaving the home. Don't drive during rush hour.

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How to prevent complications arising from air pollution? Compost or recycle your waste instead of burning it. Drive more electric vehicles. Cook in clean energy.

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Treatment of air pollution depends on the severity of the symptoms. In some cases you might need assistance in breathing. In case of lungs cancer you might need a surgery.

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