Pollution adversely affects the health of many living organisms, including humans. Poor air quality can cause disorder related respiratory systems, cardiovascular diseases, throat inflammation, chest pain and congestion.
It aggravates an existing respiratory problem like asthma or bronchitis. Moreover, poor air quality can also affect the skin and eyes by causing rashes on the skin and irritation in the eyes.More...
Effects Of Air Pollution In Humans
 Air pollution can adversely affect human health. Certain segments of population, like the elderly people, infants and children, are likely to be more sensitive to air pollution. Further, certain health concerns like asthma and other respiratory disorders and/or cardiovascular diseases may get aggravated in a person already suffering from them, if they are exposed to pollutants present in the air.More...
Effects Of Water Pollution
 All types of water pollution adversely affect health of humans, animals, plant and marine life. The effects of water pollution are usually long term. Various pollutants affect the healthy living organisms, including humans, in different ways.Heavy metals like lead and mercury from industrial effluents discarded into nearby lakes and rivers can accumulate, and over time result in various neurological disorders Heavy metals can cause retarded development in children, result in birth defects, and some are carcinogenic.More...
Types Of Water Pollution
 Water pollution can be classified based on the number of sources. Water pollution can come from a number of different sources. If the resulting pollution is from a single source, such as an oil spill, then it is called point-source pollution. If the pollution is as a result of many sources, then it is called non point-source pollution. If the pollution is as a result of many sources, then it is called non point-source pollution.Water pollution can be classified based on the area affected by the pollution.More...
Air Pollution Statistics
 Today, air pollution is prevalent in nearly all cities. The level of the pollution may vary, but it will be present. Air pollution statistics are alarming. A few statistics are presented below.Air Pollution Statistics:According to a survey conducted by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), approximately 64,000 people in the US may be dying prematurely each year from cardiopulmonary causes linked to air pollution. This data was gathered by the National Resources Defense Council by correlating findings from a 1995 study by the American Cancer Society and the Harvard Medical School.More...
Prevention And Air Pollution
 The effects of air pollution on humans and other living organisms cannot be emphasized enough. It should involve a concerted effort from scientists, business leaders, researchers, educators, legislators, and individuals in order to reduce the amount of air pollution on the planet.The first step in addressing the problem of air pollution is assessment of the pollutants. Researchers and scientists have conducted extensive research on outdoor air pollution, and developed various devices and standards to measure the type and the amount of some potentially dangerous air pollutants.More...
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Effects of pollution on health - Effects of air pollution in humans
