Health Matters (13); AIR POLLUTION

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how are you all? I hope you are all well by the grace of Allah. I am also fine by the grace of Allah.Today, I will participate in the new contest from Healthy Steem brought by the honorable Moderator @sahmie. The name of the Contest is "Health Matters (13); AIR POLLUTION" Thank you Healthy Steem for bringing this beautiful contest to us.

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What are the main sources of air pollution in our environment?

The earth is the only place we live in. The earth, our most essential environment, is being polluted in various ways. There are several reasons behind this pollution. I will briefly mention some of the reasons: -

• Due to the burning of fossil fuels, vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses and airplanes emit carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. As a result, our environment is polluted.
• Industrial factories release large amounts of toxic gases like sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide into the air while carrying out their production. - In addition, a lot of polluted air spreads throughout the area and poisons the area.
• Ammonia and nitrous gases from livestock waste pollute the environment.
• Carbon monoxide and black carbon are released by burning solid fuels such as wood and coal biomass, which are a threat to the environment.
• The gases released during energy production in power plants also pollute the environment.
• In addition, the environment is polluted due to wildfires.
• The environment is polluted due to volcanic eruptions.
• Even if forests are cut down, the environment is polluted.

Air pollution by steel mills

How does air pollution affect human health, especially vulnerable groups like children and the elderly?

Air pollution directly affects human health, especially the elderly and children are more affected. For example: -
Due to air pollution, toxic particles, ozone and nitrogen dioxide gases in the air irritate the respiratory system. As a result, the problems that arise are: -

• Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease increase,
• Bronchitis and pneumonia occur
• In the long term, this air pollution increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmia, heart attack and stroke.
• This air pollution helps in the formation of lung cancer.
• Toxic air pollution reduces the immune system, as a result of which the elderly and children are more affected.
• There is a possibility of diabetes in the elderly due to its long-term effects.
• Children and the elderly are also affected by various diseases due to air pollution.

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What are some common symptoms or health issues caused by exposure to polluted air?

We face various problems due to exposure to polluted air. Such as:-

• Cough, sore throat, chest discomfort when exposed to polluted air.
• Regular cold and fever
• Eye irritation
• Polluted air causes headaches due to pollutants like carbon monoxide or ground level ozone.
• Allergies increase due to air pollution.
• Uncomfortable conditions are created for asthma patients.
• Asthma, bronchitis and emphysema are likely to worsen.
• Air pollution damages blood vessels. And this damage causes dangerous situations like heart attack and stroke.
• Prolonged exposure to polluted air reduces the body's immunity. The body becomes weak.

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How can individuals contribute to reducing air pollution in their daily lives?

A big plan is needed to stop environmental pollution. However, environmental pollution can also be reduced a lot through personal initiatives. For example: -

• We can use fuel-free transport while traveling somewhere.
• We can use electric transport to stop air pollution.
• We can use LED lights and energy-saving equipment to reduce energy production.
• Stop using fans and lights unnecessarily.
• We can reduce the use of electrical equipment in our homes and offices and use solar-powered equipment.
• Keep food waste where it is or in a specific place so that we can stop environmental pollution.

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How does air pollution vary between urban and rural areas?

Our beautiful environment is constantly being subjected to air pollution. But there is a difference between the sources of air pollution in urban areas and rural areas. For example: -

Urban areas: -

• The transport that operates in urban areas emits carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide gases and pollutes the environment.
• Sulfur dioxide gas emitted from industries affects air pollution.
• Burning waste in urban areas contributes to air pollution.
• Due to intensive human activities, pm2.5, pm10, nox, co pollute the air.

Rural areas: -

• In villages, fertilizers, pesticides are constantly used for crop production. Ammonia, methane, nitrous oxide gases emitted from these pollute the air.
• The use of wood, coal, cow dung used for cooking produces black carbon and particulate matter.
• Natural dust storms, and wildfires pollute the environment.
  In this way, villages and cities become polluted and disrupt our public life.

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