Second Hand Smoke Pollution Can Cause Illness
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Have you ever noticed that on certain days the air seems thicker? When these conditions are present medical professionals have reported an increase in the number of patients visiting them at the offices and hospitals complaining of respiratory problems. These reports have prompted many scientists to and doctors to conduct research to learn more about how our environment affects our health. These studies have produced some disturbing results that have lead to extensive political debate about how to protect the air.
Ozone is a term often used when scientists and politicians are discussing air pollution and its effects on people. Many people are unsure about the exact meaning of the word and this can cause confusion. To clear this up a bit allow me to explain. Ozone layers exist in earth's atmosphere. These layers help to filter the harmful rays from the sun and also have many other important jobs. An ozone cloud is not as helpful. These clouds form when air pollutants like hydrocarbons created by gas powered vehicles are released into the air. The thick dark clouds that hover over many United States cities are ozone clouds. More people are familiar with them when they are called by their more common name, smog. These dark clouds are dangerous for millions of allergy and asthma sufferers across America. A sharp increase in diagnosed respiratory problems has been reported in areas with dense populations and high levels of pollution. Irritation caused by smog can lead to the swelling of respiratory air ways. In asthma sufferers this can be deadly.
Even though there is still a strong debate about the validity of global warming, nearly every politician, scientists, and doctor agree that air pollution is dangerous to peoples' health. This undisputed fact has prompted states across the nation to develop a warning system to advice their residents when air pollution levels reach dangerous levels. Many cities have spent time educating residents on the proper actions that should be taken during these high pollution times based on their individual health risks and the severity of the pollution. The rays of the sun can increase the dangers of pollution so most doctors advice patients with respiratory problems to stay indoors during the day when pollution levels are high. Anyone who resides in an area the experiences high levels of pollution should take extra steps to filter the air in their homes as well. Many companies offer effective air cleaning systems that can be installed in your home.
People living in highly polluted areas are not the only evidence we have that the pollution in our air adversely affects our health. Children who live in a home where one or both parents smoke have a much higher chance of developing a serious respiratory problem. Smoking has been indisputably linked to lung cancer, however many studies have shown that the same health risks to smokers also are present in those who are exposed to second hand smoke.
The increase in respiratory problems on days reporting high pollution and the effects of second hand smoke both prove that the air around us can be responsible for making us sick.
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