Impacts of Climatic Changes and Air Pollution on Public health and Environment

Abstract

Air pollution is an emerging highlight in developing countries in changing climate, it is considered one of the greatest concerns of public, individual, and environmental health. The rate of mortality and morbidity seems to increase due to air contamination. There are many types of air pollutants, some of the major air pollutants are particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and lead (Pb). PM  are minute suspended particles that can inhaled while breathing and cause cardiovascular and respiratory disorders, nervous system diseases, and cancer. High levels of CO inhalation cause poisoning in humans. Nitrogen oxides are latent greenhouse gases with high global warming potential and deplete the ozone layer. SOx causes intoxication when absorbed by the human body. When lead is absorbed by the human body by inhalation it may cause toxicity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and lung cancer. Thereafter air pollution and changing climate lead to the spread of many infectious diseases. Hence, the way to manage this problem of air pollution is to make the public aware of impacts and management practices. The scientific and medical experts should conduct multidisciplinary research at the national and international level to sort out this problem in a sustainable way.