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Air Pollution
Respiratory issues, cardiovascular disease, and mitigated by reducing emissions and using air purifiers.
UV Radiation
Skin cancer, cataracts, and mitigated by wearing protective clothing and applying sunscreen.
Nanoparticle Exposure
Cellular toxicity, unknown long-term effects, and mitigated by using personal protective equipment and conducting thorough research before widespread use.
Biological Contaminants
Infectious diseases, allergy exacerbation, and mitigated by sanitization and controlling indoor humidity.
Pesticide Use
Endocrine disruption, cancer risk, and mitigated by integrated pest management and organic farming.
Deforestation
Reduced biodiversity, increased greenhouse gases, and mitigated by sustainable forestry and reforestation efforts.
Asbestos
Lung cancer, mesothelioma, and mitigated by safe removal and disposal of asbestos materials.
Noise Pollution
Hearing loss, stress-related illnesses, and mitigated by soundproofing and enforcing noise regulations.
Plastic Pollution
Wildlife entanglement, endocrine disruption, and mitigated by reducing plastic use and increasing recycling programs.
Food Contamination
Foodborne illnesses, chemical poisoning, and mitigated by strict food safety regulations and proper food handling techniques.
Pharmaceuticals in Water
Hormonal disruption, antibiotic resistance, and mitigated by proper medication disposal and advanced water treatment technologies.
Lead Exposure
Cognitive impairment in children, kidney damage, and mitigated by removing lead paint and using water filters.
Indoor Air Quality
Asthma exacerbation, sick building syndrome, and mitigated by proper ventilation and using non-toxic cleaning products.
Oil Spills
Harmful to marine life, respiratory problems in humans, and mitigated by rapid response and cleanup operations and shifting to alternative energy sources.
Water Contamination
Gastrointestinal diseases, neurological disorders, and mitigated by effective water treatment and pollution control.
Electronic Waste
Heavy metal toxicity, chemical burns, and mitigated by proper e-waste recycling and disposal.
Radon Exposure
Lung cancer, and mitigated by testing for radon levels and improving building ventilation.
Climate Change
Heat-related illnesses, vector-borne diseases, and mitigated by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting public health infrastructure.
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