Effects of Air Pollution

Every day, an adult breathes in and out 12,000 to 15,000 liters of air. Along with vital oxygen, pollutants enter our lungs through the nose, throat, and trachea, demonstrably endangering health.

The sources of air pollution vary depending on the pollutant. Most relevant pollutants are particulate matter – which can be measured with the DL-PM | Particulate Matter, Temperature, Humidity and Barometric Pressure Sensor for LoRaWAN® – ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide. Major sources include transportation, heating systems, industry, commerce, and agriculture.

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute has compiled and visualized the causal and likely causal health effects of major outdoor air pollutants in an interactive graphic.

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