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Air Pollution and Health (who can make a difference in supporting a…
Air Pollution and Health
who can make a difference in supporting a reduction in air pollution?
government bodies through policy
schools through education
healthcare professionals through education, training, and advocacy
individuals through improved education, awareness and behavioral changes
researchers looking for alternate cleaner solutions
Health Impacts
children
stunted mental development
low birth weight
stunted physical development
cancer
respiratory infections
adults
lung cancer
stroke
heart disease
diabetes
cancer
respiratory infections
Solutions to Air Pollution
clean power generation strategies (windmills)
policies to improve waste management and agricultural/ industry practices
encourage group commuting/public transport or incentives to buy energy efficient transportation
access to education to promote safe household practices
improve urban planning so less commuting is required
Sources/who is responsible
High Income Countries
agriculture
transportation
waste management
Climate Change
industry
power generation
urban planning
Low Income Countries
waste management
agriculture
transportation
climate change
rudimentary household practices (burning fuel over an open fire to cook)
urban planning
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