People who live in places with high levels of air pollutants have a 20% higher risk of death from lung cancer than people who live in less-polluted areas.
Outdoor air pollution kills more than 3,5 million people annually worldwide
About 50% of that is attributable to road transportation.
More than 1 million people a year die from chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD) that develop due to exposure to such indoor air pollution.
It is estimated that you breathe 20,000 liters of air each day. This means the more polluted the air is, the more we breathe dangerous chemicals into our lungs.
Effects of air pollution on human health
Air pollutants that are inhaled have serious impact on human health affecting the lungs and the respiratory system; they are also taken up by the blood and pumped all round the body.
Air pollutants consist of gaseous pollutants, odours, and dust, fumes, mist, and smoke. The concentration of these in and near urban areas causes severe pollution to the surroundings.
The largest sources of human-created air pollution are energy generation, transportation, and industries that use a great deal of energy resources. Depending on their source and interactions with other components of the air, they can have different chemical compositions and health impacts. Fires are another major source of air pollution and can lead to severe problems if the smoke is inhaled for a period of time.
The air you breathe effects every part of your body. Immediately, breathing toxic air can cause shortness of breath and irritation in your nose and throat. People who suffer from allergies and asthma are especially affected by these problems. Pollution can also aggravate already existing health problems for chronically ill and elderly individuals. Some toxic chemicals can be even more severe. Long-term exposure can cause cancer, birth defects, nerve damage, lung injury, and more.
Fortunately, the solution for poor indoor industrial air quality is actually quite straightforward. The problem of outdoor air pollution is complex, but everyone can contribute to the solution in small ways. Ultimately, it’s up to all of us to make the air we breathe healthy for everyone.
Via using an air purifier indoor you can remove over 99,97% of harmful pollutants. An effective air purification system can eliminate pollutants as small as 0.3 microns thereby improving health and greatly reducing health risks.
Germs and Viruses
Floating Dust
Pollens
Dust mites from furniture and carpets
Pet dander
Pollutants from air vents
Tobacco smoke and other unpleasant odours
Chemicals
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