THE IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTION ON OUR HEALTH
Keywords:
Air Quality Index, Atmospheric Chemistry, Pathophysiology, Systemic Inflammation, PM2.5, Sustainable Development Goals, Public Health PolicyAbstract
This research article provides an in-depth examination of the escalating crisis of atmospheric air pollution and it is multifaceted consequences on human physiology. As urbanization and industrialization reach unprecedented levels, the quality of the air we breathe has deteriorated, leading to what many experts call a ‘’public health emergency.’’ This paper specially analyzes the biochemical pathways through which pollutants such as fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen oxides (NO) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) induce systemic inflammation and oxidative stress. By synthesizing current epidemiological date, the article highlights the causal links between long-term exposure and chronic conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, respiratory failure, and emerging neurological impairments. The abstract concludes that without immediate transition to green energy and rigorous environmental policy enforcement, the global burden of disease related to air quality will continue to rise, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations
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