The impact of smog on children's health is the subject of many scientific studies and social discussions - children who breathe polluted air are exposed to a number of dangerous health complications. How can smog and suspended dust affect a child's health? During the heating season, parents are concerned not only by the increasing level of pollution, but also by the dry air in the child's room, which may worsen many troublesome ailments.
In today's article, we will tell you how to easily and effectively clean and humidify the air in your child's room, as well as improve the quality of life and health of the entire family.
What is smog? Why children are more likely to be negative the impact of suspended dust on health?
Smog is an atmospheric phenomenon that occurs when there is high air pollution accompanied by unfavorable atmospheric and environmental conditions, including: fog, low air temperature, lack of wind, terrain. The main component of smog is suspended dust: PM2,5 and PM10. Smog may also contain substances hazardous to health gases and toxic substances, including:
- sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2),
- benzene (C6H6),
- carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen monoxide (NO),
- ozone (O3)
- aromatic hydrocarbons.
Negative impact of suspended dust on human health it is observed especially in the autumn and winter season, in large urban agglomerations and along busy communication routes. Why is the impact of smog on children's health more severe than in the case of adults?