Airborne substances harmful to health
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Each year, air pollutants adversely affect the health of 4 to 5 billion people worldwide. An expanding world population is burning more fossil fuels, emitting more industrial chemicals and driving more automobiles. The number of automobiles is increasing three times faster than the rate of population growth.
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World problems
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(D) Detailed problems
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- Health care » Health
- Medicine » Respiratory system » Respiratory system
- Societal problems » Hazards
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English
Last update
Oct 31, 2022