THE IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTION ON OUR HEALTH
Keywords:
air pollution, atmospheric air, harmful substances, human health, respiratory system, cardiovascular diseases, ecology, environmental problems, dust particles, toxic gases, immune system, chronic diseases, environmental protectionAbstract
This article analyzes the negative effects of air pollution on the human body based on scientific sources. The effects of harmful substances found in atmospheric air — dust particles, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and other toxic compounds — on human health are highlighted. In particular, the risks of respiratory diseases, cardiovascular problems, weakened immune systems, and chronic diseases caused by long-term exposure are discussed. It also highlights the high sensitivity of children, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases to air pollution. The article also discusses the urgency of the problem, its global and local consequences, and recommendations for air protection.
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