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DISEASES CAUSED BY POLLUTION
Asia Kainat Awan
Air Pollution Water pollution
Land Pollution
Radioactive Pollution
Noise Pollution
Types of Pollution
Air Pollution
Effects and Diseases
Irritation of eyes, nose,
mouth and throat
Reduced energy level
Headaches and dizziness
Air Pollution
Respiratory and lung diseases including
o Asthma attacks: constricts the bronchial airway
o Reduced lung function
o COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Bronchitis : inflammation of bronchial tube leading to the lung
Emphysema: dilation of airway
o Pulmonary cancer– caused by a series of carcinogen chemicals that
through inhalation
o Mesothelioma – a particular type of lung cancer, usually associated with
exposure to asbestos
o Pneumonia- inflammation of the alveoli
Air Pollution
Air Pollution
Bronchitis
COPD - diseases of the lungs in which the airways become narrowed
Emphysema
Effects and Disease Leukemia- associated to exposure of benzene
vapors
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
Air Pollution
Worldwide Air pollution accounts
for 3 million deaths annually ‘Cornell university’
Water Pollution
Infectious diseases caused
by pathogens
o Typhoid
o Giardiasis
o Amoebiasis
o Ascariasis
o Hookworm
Caused by polluted beach water
o Gastroenteritis
o Dhiarrhea – 3 million death
o Encephalitis- brain becomes swollen
o Stomach cramps and aches
o Vomiting
o Hepatitis
o Respiratory infections
Water Pollution
Diseases and Effects
Liver damage and even cancer
Kidney damage
Neurological problems
Reproductive and endocrine damage
Thyroid system disorders
Minamata Disease- mercury
Water Pollution
Diseases and Effects
Caused by bathing into contaminated water
o Rashes, Red eyes and Ear aches
Creates breeding grounds for malaria carrying
mosquitos killing1.2-2.7 million people a year
Worldwide water pollution accounts for 25 million
deaths annually ‘Cornell university’
Water Pollution
Soil Pollution
Diseases and Effects 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
Soil Pollution
Benzene
Radioactive Pollution
Radioactive Pollution
Diseases and Effects 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
Radioactive Pollution
Noise Pollution
Diseases and Effects 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
Noise Pollution
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