What are the risks to health from air pollution?
What are the risks to health from air pollution?
Air pollution will affect:
Respiratory and pulmonary conditions such as:
asthma
allergy
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Heart conditions such as:
Angina pectoris
Arrhythmias
heart disease
heart failure
hypertension
It may also increase the risk of stroke.
Some contaminants and bacteria found mainly indoors are associated with specific risks, such as:
asbestos
Legionnaires' disease
Your reaction to air pollution depends on:
The type and amount of contaminants you come into contact with
Your overall health
your age