1. Effects of Pollution on Human Population
By: Mariela Chavez

2. Effects of Water Pollution
Many diseases are caused by infections which result from drinking polluted water. Among the different diseases, typhoid, hepatitis, diarrhea gastroenteritis, encephalitis, ascariasis, giardiasis and amoebiasis are the important ones. Respiratory problems and skin rashes are some of the other health problems caused by water pollution.

3. Effects of Soil Pollution
The pollution of soil with lead is a major problem because it affects the health of children. Damage caused to the brain in the developmental phase of children is also the result of lead pollution. Mercury is responsible for damaging the kidneys. Functioning of the liver is greatly affected by cyclodiene, a kind of insecticide. Insecticides are known to enter the food chain and slow down the health of all the living elements of the food chain it enters.

4. Air Pollution Effects Reduced lung functioning
Irritation of eyes, nose, mouth and throat
Asthma attacks
Respiratory symptoms such as coughing and wheezing
Increased respiratory disease such as bronchitis
Reduced energy levels
Headaches and dizziness
Disruption of endocrine, reproductive and immune systems
Neurobehavioral disorders
Cardiovascular problems
Cancer
Premature death

5. Air Pollution
Long-term health effects can include chronic respiratory disease, lung cancer, heart disease, and even damage to the brain, nerves, liver, or kidneys

6. Air Pollution
Examples of short-term effects include irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, and upper respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia

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