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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