1. Pollution's Price -- The Cost in Human Health.
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Newill, Vaun A.
- Subjects
AIR pollution ,SULFUR dioxide ,PUBLIC health research ,POLLUTANTS ,POLLUTION ,SULFATES ,ENVIRONMENTAL quality ,ENVIRONMENTAL protection associations ,RESEARCH ,ASTHMA - Abstract
The article discusses the effect of pollution in human's health. Environmental pollutants like air pollution and sulfur dioxide are among the few mentioned reasons that affects the health of individuals or communities. One chronic effect of sulfur dioxide to human is bronchitis. Several studies showed that exposure to this substance can cause acute respiratory disease, asthma, and cardio-pulmonary disease. However, the aggravated symptoms is said to be most related to suspended sulphates. An overview of the studies conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency is offered.
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- 1973
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