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To breathe or not to breathe: Implications of hazardous air quality
Summary
This review examines the relationship between climate change, worsening air quality, and associated human health impacts, focusing on the spectrum of respiratory diseases and cancers linked to air pollution. The authors argue that governments and public health sectors must strengthen pollution control policies and reduce carbon and other pollutants to protect population health.
Climate change has affected all living beings and has become a global issue. Over the years, environmental pollution has increased drastically. Air pollution is one of the leading causes of many health issues, specifically respiratory problems. The disease spectrum, from allergies to cancers, is the cause of the economic burden that impacts the countries' welfare. Unhealthy living and ineffective pollution control policies need to be addressed. The role of the government and public health sector is to change their approach to ensure a healthy, clean environment and reduce carbon and other pollutants, thus improving the air quality for better living.
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