Pollution 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareSocial issues and welfare needsA2/A-levelOther Created by: MackenzieDeardenCreated on: 18-04-18 16:59 What is a pollutant? A substance that contaminates something such as air or water and may make it unsafe 1 of 17 What are respiratory problems? Conditions affecting the upper respiratory tract, trachea, bronchi, bronchiles, alveoli, pleura and pleural cavity 2 of 17 What are cardiovascular problems? Any disorder or disease of the heart or blood vessels 3 of 17 What are pollutants in the environment? Nitrogen, Carbon monoxide, CO2, methane, aerosols, sulfur dioxide, argon, chlorine and led 4 of 17 What can influence development? Air and water pollution and can be a major source of ill health 5 of 17 What might the environment contain? Many chemicals from vehicle exhaust systems and industrial emissions 6 of 17 What do household pollutants include? Mould and cleaning products that emit poisonous gases. 7 of 17 What do respiratory disorders affect? The nerves and muscles for breathing, impacts on the lining of the air passages 8 of 17 What do respiratory disorders range from? Runny nose or sore throat (mild), bacterial pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer (severe) 9 of 17 What can cardiovascular problems be caused by? Tobacco smoke which is linked to changes in the lining of the heart and blood vessels causing clots (thrombosis) 10 of 17 What has air pollution been linked to? An increased risk of thrombosis and a raised blood pressure 11 of 17 What may exposure to pollution during pregnancy be linked to? The baby having a congenital defect and cardiovascular disease later on in life 12 of 17 What are allergies caused by? Dust and pollen, causing the immune system to overreact 13 of 17 What are some examples of allergies? Hay fever and asthma 14 of 17 What is hay fever? A seasonal reaction (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing- flu-like symptoms 15 of 17 What can asthma be? Mild to life threatening, 3 people a day die from asthma 16 of 17 What do motor vehicles produce? Pollutants (carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides etc) all of these can cause allergies 17 of 17
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