This presentation is dedicated to causes and effects of air pollution on human health

1. Air pollution and human health

2. TEACHER: TINATIN BURTIKASHVILI
Author: Inga Markoidze

3. Air pollution
Air pollution is caused by solid and
Air pollution is caused by solid and
liquid particles and certain gases that
are suspended in the air. These
particles and gases can come from car
and truck exhaust, factories, dust,
pollen, mold spores, volcanoes and
wildfires. The solid and liquid particles
suspended in our air are called
aerosols.

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6. Smog is air pollution that reduces
visibility
• . The term "smog" was
first used in the early
1900s to describe a mix
of smoke and fog. The
smoke usually came
smoke usually came
from burning coal.
Smog was common in
industrial areas, and
remains a familiar sight
in cities today.

10. Long-term exposure to polluted air can have
permanent health effects such as:
Long-term exposure to
polluted air can have
permanent health effects such
as:
Accelerated aging of the lungs.
Loss of lung capacity and
Loss of lung capacity and
decreased lung function.
Development of diseases such
as asthma, bronchitis,
emphysema, and possibly
cancer.
Shortened life span.