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Air Pollution

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Respiratory issues, cardiovascular disease, and mitigated by reducing emissions and using air purifiers.

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UV Radiation

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Skin cancer, cataracts, and mitigated by wearing protective clothing and applying sunscreen.

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Nanoparticle Exposure

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Cellular toxicity, unknown long-term effects, and mitigated by using personal protective equipment and conducting thorough research before widespread use.

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Biological Contaminants

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Infectious diseases, allergy exacerbation, and mitigated by sanitization and controlling indoor humidity.

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Pesticide Use

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Endocrine disruption, cancer risk, and mitigated by integrated pest management and organic farming.

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Deforestation

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Reduced biodiversity, increased greenhouse gases, and mitigated by sustainable forestry and reforestation efforts.

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Asbestos

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Lung cancer, mesothelioma, and mitigated by safe removal and disposal of asbestos materials.

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Noise Pollution

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Hearing loss, stress-related illnesses, and mitigated by soundproofing and enforcing noise regulations.

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Plastic Pollution

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Wildlife entanglement, endocrine disruption, and mitigated by reducing plastic use and increasing recycling programs.

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Food Contamination

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Foodborne illnesses, chemical poisoning, and mitigated by strict food safety regulations and proper food handling techniques.

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Pharmaceuticals in Water

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Hormonal disruption, antibiotic resistance, and mitigated by proper medication disposal and advanced water treatment technologies.

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Lead Exposure

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Cognitive impairment in children, kidney damage, and mitigated by removing lead paint and using water filters.

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Indoor Air Quality

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Asthma exacerbation, sick building syndrome, and mitigated by proper ventilation and using non-toxic cleaning products.

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Oil Spills

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Harmful to marine life, respiratory problems in humans, and mitigated by rapid response and cleanup operations and shifting to alternative energy sources.

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Water Contamination

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Gastrointestinal diseases, neurological disorders, and mitigated by effective water treatment and pollution control.

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Electronic Waste

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Heavy metal toxicity, chemical burns, and mitigated by proper e-waste recycling and disposal.

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Radon Exposure

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Lung cancer, and mitigated by testing for radon levels and improving building ventilation.

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Climate Change

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Heat-related illnesses, vector-borne diseases, and mitigated by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting public health infrastructure.

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