Healthy People 2010 has a focus on environmental health, emphasizing in air quality. In the United States, air pollution is estimated to be associated with 50,000 premature deaths and an estimated $40 billion to $50 billion in health-related costs annually. Two indicators of air quality are ozone (outdoor) and environmental tobacco smoke (indoor). It is really interesting to me that these statistics are preventable through proper education and policy change. All it takes is enough people to realize that they can make a difference in their community.
The people most affected by poor air quality are older adults, young children and infants. The air quality may differ depending on geographic location as well as chemical makeup of the air. Ozone, Carbon Monoxide, Particle pollution, and Sulfur Dioxide are the main pollutants of concern that have a harmful impact on health. Many of the adverse health affects due to poor air quality are mostly complications with already existing health problems such as Asthma, Cardio Vascular Disease and lung and heart disease. To learn more about how each of these different pollutants effect health, click here.
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