Question

What major harm is done to the human beings by air pollution?

Answer 1

Air pollution has major effects on human health. They can be short-term effects or long-term effects.
Short-term effects:

•  Irritation of eyes, nose, mouth and throat
•  Infections of the respiratory tract such as bronchitis and pneumonia
•  Headache, nausea and allergy
•  Asthmatic attacks
• Reduced lung functioning

Long-term effects:

•  Chronic pulmonary disease
•  Cardiovascular disease
•  Lung cancer
• Premature death