air quality and health impacts

Is air pollution a risk factor for all-cause mortality?
Air pollution is a risk for all-cause mortality as well as specific diseases. The specific disease outcomes most strongly linked with exposure to air pollution include stroke, ischaemic heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, pneumonia, and cataract (household air pollution only).
Why is air quality important?
Air quality is closely linked to the earth’s climate and ecosystems globally. Many of the drivers of air pollution (i.e. combustion of fossil fuels) are also sources of greenhouse gas emissions.
How does air pollution affect health?
The health of susceptible and sensitive individuals can be impacted even on low air pollution days. Short-term exposure to air pollutants is closely related to COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, asthma, respiratory disease, and high rates of hospitalization (a measurement of morbidity).
Does your area have air quality in the Unhealthy range?
Here’s what you should know if your area has air quality in the unhealthy range. The two most common types of pollution that can cause health problems are ozone and particle pollution. Ozone is a colorless gas that occurs naturally in the atmosphere when sunlight interacts with oxygen.

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