Who is at Risk?
- Children: Developing lungs, breathe more air per body weight
- Elderly: Susceptible to particle pollution effects
- Respiratory Conditions: Asthma, COPD patients highly sensitive
- Heart Conditions: Risk of heart attacks and arrhythmias
- Active Outdoors: Athletes breathe more polluted air
Short-term Effects:
Eye, nose, throat irritation, coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, reduced lung function.
Long-term Effects:
Chronic exposure can lead to reduced lung function, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular problems, and increased cancer risk.