Abstract

A THOROUGH REVIEW ON AIR POLLUTION, ITS EFFECT ON HEALTH

Dr. S. M. Lahankar*, Dr. Pooja P. Gadkari, Dr. Pooja G. Nagose, Dr. T. A. Shaikh, Dr. Ujwala V. Chavan and Dr. Sunilkumar Yadav

Abstract

According to Enger and Smith- Pollution means, People produce in large quantities that it interfere with our health or well-being. As per research increase in case of death due to Air pollution. Air pollution is know increase in our surrounding due to human being. Air pollution classified into Natural pollutant, Primary pollutant, secondary pollutant. Air pollution is physical or chemical changes that result in air quality degradation. Urban ambient air is more polluted due to high density of population and their activities in urban; it produces air pollutants. Over last 10yr last, there has been increase in Particular matter (PM) air pollution is impact on Health and disease outcome. Occur closely at levels close to PM25. The epidemiological and laboratory data demonstrated air pollutant contribute to various respiratory problems and cardiovascular problems. The Air Quality Health Index (AQHA) is tool developed by Health Canada and Enivormental Canada indicate level of Health risk from pollution on scale of 1 to 10. The tool useful for councelling High risk patient like asthma. significant morbidity and mortality is attributed to air pollutant, result in economic cost to society. Translating the correct scientific evidence into realistic and effective policies leads to reduce air pollution.so no longer costly toll on public health.

Keywords: Air Pollutants, AQHA, PM, Disease Outcome.