{"id":157,"date":"2025-02-20T16:54:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T23:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/?page_id=157"},"modified":"2025-02-23T09:05:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T16:05:36","slug":"air-pollution-and-your-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/index.php\/air-pollution-and-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Pollution and your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-157\" data-postid=\"157\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-157 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_3un0825 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_pf5q825 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_6kti292\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_jvj9293 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_vyfd507   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>Air Pollution and Your Health<\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\">Particulate matter contains microscopic solids or liquid droplets that are so small that they can be inhaled\u00a0and cause serious health problems. Some particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter can get deep into your lungs and some may even get into your bloodstream. Of these, particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, also known as fine particles or PM<span class=\"s1\"><sub>2.5<\/sub><\/span>, pose the greatest risk to health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Fine particles are also the main cause of reduced visibility (haze) in parts of the United States, including our public lands &#8211; national parks, national forests and wilderness areas.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_vplx417 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_y5aa457 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1950\" height=\"1361\" src=\"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PM25-Graphic.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-162\" title=\"PM25-Graphic\" alt=\"PM25-Graphic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PM25-Graphic.jpg 1950w, https:\/\/air-wise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PM25-Graphic-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/air-wise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PM25-Graphic-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/air-wise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PM25-Graphic-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/air-wise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PM25-Graphic-1536x1072.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1950px) 100vw, 1950px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_qbz2515 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_9i2s515 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_xeg5515\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_6uey515 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3pi6731   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p class=\"p1\">These particles come in many sizes and shapes and can be made up of hundreds of different chemicals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Some are emitted directly from a source, such as construction sites, unpaved roads, fields, smokestacks or fires.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Most particles form in the atmosphere as a result of complex chemical reactions, such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which are pollutants emitted from power plants, industries and automobiles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">US EPA Particulate Matter Basics [link- https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/pm-pollution\/particulate-matter-pm-basics#effects]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. Small particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep into your lungs, and some may even get into your bloodstream.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Exposure to such particles can affect both your lungs and your heart.\u00a0Numerous scientific studies have linked particle pollution exposure to a variety of problems, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">premature death in people with heart or lung disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">nonfatal heart attacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">irregular heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">aggravated\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/asthma\"><span class=\"s3\">asthma<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\">decreased lung function<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">increased respiratory symptoms, such as irritation of the airways, coughing or difficulty breathing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_az4i346\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_edgq346 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_dthr346   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Who is Most Affected by Particle Pollution?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">People with <strong>heart or lung diseases<\/strong>, <strong>children<\/strong>, <strong>older adults<\/strong>, <strong>minority populations<\/strong>, and those with <strong>low socioeconomic status<\/strong> are the most likely to be affected by <strong>particle pollution exposure<\/strong>, either because they are more sensitive or may have higher exposures.<\/p>\n<h3>Learn More from the US EPA<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/pm-pollution\/health-and-environmental-effects-particulate-matter-pm\" target=\"_blank\">US EPA: Health Effects of Particulate Matter<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_cj0w184 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_7myg281 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_2tkq281 first\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air Pollution and Your Health Particulate matter contains microscopic solids or liquid droplets that are so small that they can be inhaled\u00a0and cause serious health problems. Some particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter can get deep into your lungs and some may even get into your bloodstream. Of these, particles less than 2.5 micrometers [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-157","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"<h1>Air Pollution and Your Health<\/h1> <p>Particulate matter contains microscopic solids or liquid droplets that are so small that they can be inhaled\u00a0and cause serious health problems. Some particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter can get deep into your lungs and some may even get into your bloodstream. Of these, particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, also known as fine particles or PM<sub>2.5<\/sub>, pose the greatest risk to health.<\/p> <p>Fine particles are also the main cause of reduced visibility (haze) in parts of the United States, including our public lands - national parks, national forests and wilderness areas.<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PM25-Graphic.jpg\" title=\"PM25-Graphic\" alt=\"PM25-Graphic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PM25-Graphic.jpg 1950w, https:\/\/air-wise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PM25-Graphic-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/air-wise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PM25-Graphic-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/air-wise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PM25-Graphic-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/air-wise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PM25-Graphic-1536x1072.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1950px) 100vw, 1950px\" \/>\n<p>These particles come in many sizes and shapes and can be made up of hundreds of different chemicals.<\/p> <p>Some are emitted directly from a source, such as construction sites, unpaved roads, fields, smokestacks or fires.<\/p> <p>Most particles form in the atmosphere as a result of complex chemical reactions, such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which are pollutants emitted from power plants, industries and automobiles.<\/p> <p>US EPA Particulate Matter Basics [link- https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/pm-pollution\/particulate-matter-pm-basics#effects]<\/p> <p>The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. Small particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep into your lungs, and some may even get into your bloodstream.<\/p> <p>Exposure to such particles can affect both your lungs and your heart.\u00a0Numerous scientific studies have linked particle pollution exposure to a variety of problems, including:<\/p> <ul> <li>premature death in people with heart or lung disease<\/li> <li>nonfatal heart attacks<\/li> <li>irregular heartbeat<\/li> <li>aggravated\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/asthma\">asthma<\/a><\/li> <li>decreased lung function<\/li> <li>increased respiratory symptoms, such as irritation of the airways, coughing or difficulty breathing.<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h2>Who is Most Affected by Particle Pollution?<\/h2> <p>People with <strong>heart or lung diseases<\/strong>, <strong>children<\/strong>, <strong>older adults<\/strong>, <strong>minority populations<\/strong>, and those with <strong>low socioeconomic status<\/strong> are the most likely to be affected by <strong>particle pollution exposure<\/strong>, either because they are more sensitive or may have higher exposures.<\/p> <h3>Learn More from the US EPA<\/h3> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/pm-pollution\/health-and-environmental-effects-particulate-matter-pm\" target=\"_blank\">US EPA: Health Effects of Particulate Matter<\/a><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":348,"href":"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157\/revisions\/348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/air-wise.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}