Consequences of Air Pollution on Health: Time to Act Now!!
Abstract
Air pollution has been shown to significantly affect one’s health and lead to untimely deaths and unnecessary hospitalizations. Studies have demonstrated a direct association between air pollution and different medical conditions including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases; also, climate change is shown to be associated with air pollution. This short communication addresses the consequences of air pollution on health and request people to act now for a brighter, healthier living due to air free of pollutants.
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