Not only asthma, pollution can also put you at risk of these 5 diseases

Last Update: 15 July 2022, 19:28 IST

Poor air quality is also known to be a factor behind many skin related problems, especially in young children.

Whereas pneumonia is a common problem and can be easily controlled.

The rising pollution levels around us have also added to the health problems. While air pollution is often talked about as a factor behind asthma and many other lung diseases, people tend to overlook other health problems caused by bad air. Pollution is also a major factor behind heart diseases, skin allergies and eye diseases. according to a report from World Health Organization, every year more than 7 million people worldwide die due to problems caused by pollution. Here are some of the diseases caused by deteriorating air quality.

pneumonia

Whereas pneumonia is a common problem and can be easily controlled. Living around high air pollution levels can increase risk factors.

Shock

The problem of stroke has become quite common in recent years. Rising pollution levels in our environment have also put young people at risk of stroke, which was initially seen as a health problem of old age. In addition to outdoor pollution, people who smoke have a higher risk of stroke than those who do not smoke.

lung cancer

While a variety of factors can lead to dangerous disease, poor air quality around you can put you at greater risk of lung cancer.

heart disease

Rising air pollution levels and temperatures have increased the risk of developing heart disease. Due to heart disease, the continuous supply of oxygen to the heart, brain and other organs is disrupted, which increases the risk of heart attack.

skin issues

Poor air quality is also known to be a factor behind many skin related problems, especially in young children. Pollution can cause skin rashes and itching and can even lead to serious complications like skin cancer.

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