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What are the effects of pollution on environment?
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Pollution has harmful effects on the environment as well as on human and animal health. Its effects may be short-term, long-term or temporary.
Air pollution mainly affects the respiratory system and may cause asthma, bronchitis, lung cancer, headache, chest pain, allergies, burning eyes, poor vision and damage to the kidneys, brain and nervous system. It may also affect unborn children.
Water pollution spreads infectious diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, malaria and hepatitis. Harmful chemicals like arsenic, mercury, fluoride and cadmium may cause brain damage, bone disorders, dental fluorosis, vomiting, skin problems and even death.
Soil pollution reduces soil quality and harms living organisms. Toxic substances like lead, arsenic, chromium, molybdenum and pesticides may cause brain damage, skin diseases, anaemia, respiratory problems, blindness and cancer.
Noise pollution can cause deafness, high blood pressure, increased heartbeat, tiredness, speech disturbance, irritation, impatience and mental inefficiency.
Radiation pollution may cause cancers, genetic changes, damage to blood cells and weakening of muscles.
Thus, pollution disturbs ecological balance and creates serious health hazards for all living beings.
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