How much toxins is in our air?
Air pollution encompasses multiple types of harmful gasses, that accumulates and stores in
the air if left unchecked. Especially during the night, when there is no sun and temperature
cools down, these harmful gasses can remain trap in the air which could be dangerous to our
health.
How Air Pollution Can Affect Our Health
Air pollution mainly causes lung or respiratory related disease, which is a common knowledge we all know, and has also been highlighted by the World Health Organization. Here are some of the data associated with the impacts of air pollution on the people:
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-matters-air-pollution/health-matters-air-pollution
It can be deadly if left unchecked, these statistical data can prove just now toxic the air is.
Source: https://www.who.int/mongolia/multi-media/item/deaths-linked-to-outdoor-and-household-air-pollution
Source: https://paultan.org/2023/03/14/iqair-world-air-quality-report-2022-malaysia-gets-9-6-better-but-exceeds-who-guidelines-by-300/
We have also done our own study by monitoring the air quality during peak hours.
Based on our satelite imaging, highly polluted areas in Malaysia are mainly from high populated cities, where vehicles covers almost 90% of the roads, and shipping/ industrial/constructions are actively operating, which ultimately creates an abundance of harmful gasses that gets trapped in the air. See the data collected below [Click on the images to view full screen].
The Impacts Are Not To Be Trifled With
The more you are exposed to these pollution, you might develop the following health issues
or find that your current health condition is declining despite all your effort in combating it.
Source: https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in-depth/air-pollution/eow-it-affects-our-health
Source: https://www.lungcancer.net.my/lung-cancer-on-the-rise/
Not all hope is lost.
We still have a fighting chance to protect our children from these harmful particles in the air. We all can take the initiative to practice, implement, and
educate the public on the following solutions in combating air pollution crisis:
Small habits in our lifestyle, can make a difference. We just need the initiative to do it, Science and Wellness Organization is here to help combat it. Thus, promoting a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Sources:
https://www.lungcancer.net.my/lung-cancer-on-the-rise/
https://www.who.int/mongolia/multi-media/item/deaths-linked-to-outdoor-and-household-air-pollution
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-matters-air-pollution/health-matters-air-pollution
https://www.who.int/news/item/15-11-2019-what-are-health-consequences-of-air-pollution-on-populations
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/air-pollution/
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/air-pollution-everything-you-need-know#whatis
https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in-depth/air-pollution/eow-it-affects-our-health
https://paultan.org/2023/03/14/iqair-world-air-quality-report-2022-malaysia-gets-9-6-better-but-exceeds-who-guidelines-by-300/