Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health

Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health

Did you know air pollution kills more people each year than smoking? In this video, explore how outdoor pollutants—such as ozone and particulate matter—and indoor pollutants damage our health, and learn what we can do to protect ourselves.

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Topics

  • air pollution
  • particulate matter
  • PM2.5
  • PM10
  • ozone
  • nitrogen oxides
  • nitrous oxide
  • nitric oxide
  • sulfur dioxide
  • carbon monoxide
  • volatile organic compounds
  • VOCs
  • formaldehyde
  • radon
  • asbestos
  • indoor air pollution
  • outdoor air pollution
  • fossil fuels
  • industrialization
  • smog
  • respiratory disease
  • greenhouse gases
  • air quality