Table of contents

Introduction

Health effects of Air pollution

Dispersal of Air pollutants

Exposure pathways and monitoring

Taking actions to improve air quality

Some common air pollutants

• Sulphur Dioxide
• Particulate matter
• Ozone
• Nitrogen Dioxide
• Carbon Monoxide
• Lead
• Carcinogens as Outdoor Air Pollutants
• Indoor Air Pollutants
  • Radon
  • Asbestos
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
  • Tobacco smoke
  • Formaldehyde
  • Biological pollutants
  • Pesticides

Air pollutants and global effects

• Climate change
• Depletion of the ozone layer
• Acid rain

Sources of air pollution

• Industrial sources
  • Power generation
  • Other industry and waste disposal
• Road transport
• Domestic Sources
• Agriculture

Economic impacts

Conclusion

WHO Recommendations

References