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Impact Of Air Pollution on Human Health

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Human life has become easier with industrialisation and technology advancement, but in turn, the environment has degraded. As one of the more popular environmental challenges, air pollution has global impacts on human health. Air pollution, whether it comes from city smog or factory emissions, raises particles and gasses that when inhaled pose an immediate and potentially lifelong threat. These are a few major pollutant gasses including, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), etc which causes a number of several types of health issues. These are respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, and even early death. Vulnerable groups, such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions, are particularly at risk. With air quality deteriorating in many parts of the world, understanding its impact on health is crucial for implementing effective measures to reduce exposure and protect public health. The health consequences of air pollution are severe and wide-...