Health Effects
“As parents, and adults in a caring society, we do everything we can to protect children from harm, we vaccinate them against disease, teach them to be wary of strangers, restrict their freedom to work or drink alcohol. But what can we do when the danger lurks in the grass of a public park or in the air that they breathe” (“Making”).
Simple things like commonly used household products are considered to cause air pollution. Some of these are cleaners, air fresheners, scented candles, perfumes, hairspray, and even tobacco smoke. People should try to avoid some of these things if possible or switch products to a less toxic product. This would be a start toward prevention. “Some air pollutants are poisonous. Inhaling them can increase the chance you’ll have health problems. People with heart or lung disease, older adults and children are at greater risk from air pollution. Air pollution isn’t just outside – the air inside buildings can also be polluted and affect your health” (“Air”, Environmental Protection Agency).