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What does polluted air cause in humans, diseases from birth to old age

2023-04-17 14:06:00, Shëndeti CNA

 

What does polluted air cause in humans, diseases from birth to old age

From birth to old age, air pollution damages our health at all stages of life, according to new research from Imperial College London. 

The research found that particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide - both of which come from vehicle exhaust - are particularly harmful.

"While the main figures on the health impact of air pollution focus on the equivalent number of premature deaths, the broader impacts are hidden in plain sight in the contribution of air pollution to the burden of chronic disease," the study authors wrote.

The research reviewed key evidence from 35,000 studies over the past 10 years from institutions such as the World Health Organization, the Royal College of Physicians and the International Agency for Research on Cancer to arrive at accurate data. 

The study showed that air pollution causes low sperm count. During pregnancy, it was found to harm the development of the fetus and may cause miscarriage. 

In childhood, air pollution can cause asthma and stunted lung growth. It can also affect mental health, blood pressure and cognitive abilities, reports Euronews. 

The most important new finding, say the report's authors, is evidence related to both the impact of air pollution on brain health - including mental health and dementia - as well as health impacts in early life.

 

 





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