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Diseases Caused by Pollution
Diseases Caused by Pollution
Types of Pollution
Air Pollution Water pollution Radioactive Pollution
Land Pollution
Noise Pollution
Air Pollution
Air Pollution
of eyes, nose,
Headaches
Air Pollution
Asthma attacks: constricts the bronchial airway Reduced lung function COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Bronchitis : inflammation of bronchial tube leading to the lung Emphysema: dilation of airway
Pulmonary cancer caused by a series of carcinogen chemicals that through inhalation Mesothelioma a particular type of lung cancer, usually associated with exposure to asbestos Pneumonia- inflammation of the alveoli
Emphysema
Air Pollution
Birth defects and immune system defects Neurobehavioral disorders due to air toxin such as
Mercury
Cardiovascular problems Liver cancer and other type of cancer Premature death
Water Pollution
Water Pollution
Gastroenteritis Dhiarrhea 3 million death Encephalitis- brain becomes swollen Stomach cramps and aches Vomiting Hepatitis Respiratory infections
Water Pollution
Kidney
Neurological
Reproductive Thyroid
Minamata
Water Pollution
Caused o
Rashes, Red eyes and Ear aches breeding grounds for malaria carrying
Creates
Worldwide water pollution accounts for 25 million deaths annually Cornell university
Soil Pollution
Soil Pollution
Cancer Interferes with cellular function Decreases red blood cell production Anaemia Leukaemia Brain and Nerve damage caused by Pb in soil Kidney and Liver Disease caused by lead, PCBs and cyclodienes exposure Malaria caused by protozoa that thrive in soil Viruses
Benzene
Radioactive Pollution
Radioactive Pollution
Radioactive Pollution
Damage proteins, membranes, and nucleic acids Damage DNA lead to cancers, birth defects and even death Tumours blood in cough Ulcer Swelling of bone joints Cancer: Lung Cancer, Skin Cancer, Bone Cancer Eye Problems
Noise Pollution
Noise Pollution
Blood Pressure Temporary or permanent deafness Heart disease - 3,030 deaths (in 2006 UK) disturbed sleep, tinnitus increase of the stress hormones like adrenaline, noradrenalin, and cortisol in the body
Stress can cause heart failure, immunity problem, hypertension and stroke