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