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Health Effects of Air Pollution

Air pollution is one of the most serious environmental problems in Indonesia, especially in big cities like Jakarta, Surabaya and Bandung. Indonesia ranks as the 26th country with the worst air quality in 2022 on iqair.com. The main causes of air pollution in Indonesia are intensive industrial activities, rapid population growth, and high mobility.

 

 

The health effects of air pollution:

1. Triggers asthma attacks
2. Triggers lung cancer
3. Increases the risk of infection and inflammation in lung tissue
4. Causes respiratory problems
5. Increases the risk of heart disease and stroke