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Question
What are the effects of air pollution on human beings?
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Solution
Following are the effects of air pollution on human beings:
(i) Suspended particulate matter in air causes asthma, bronchitis and allergic cold.
(ii) Air pollutants cause irritation in the eyes, throat and lungs.
(iii) Hydrocarbon vapours cause cancer.
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