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Question
How particulate air pollutants affect human health?
Solution
- These fine particulates can be inhaled deep into the lungs and are responsible for irritation, inflammation and damage to lungs.
- In addition to this, it causes breathing and respiratory disorders and premature deaths.
- Smoke, smog, pesticides, heavy metals, dust and radioactive elements are the examples of particulate pollutants.
- Significant illnesses like asthma, lung, cancer, atherosclerosis, birth deformities, and early mortality are brought on by these pollutants.
- Additionally, these contaminants adversely damage plants by delaying photosynthesis.
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