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young
 very old
 those with heart or lung problems
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headaches
nausea
eye, nose and throat irritation
coughing
respiratory infections – bronchitis and pneumonia
pneumonia
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long-term, progressive disease thatdamages the air
sacs (alveoli) in the lungs – make it hard to get enough
oxygen - a causative factor in Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
main cause is smoking
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uncontrolled cell growth in the lungs
may lead to metastasis (invasion of adjacent tissues)
caused by smoking, particulates, asbestos, radon
PNEUMONECTOMY
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conditions affecting the heart; including coronary
heart disease, heart attack, congestive heart failure,
and congenital heart disease
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particulates can irritate bronchial tubes
main cause is smoking
permanently damages the lungs
symptoms …thick mucus, tightness in chest, hacking
cough and difficulty breathing
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Airways are always inflamed
Have difficulty breathing
Particulates and allergies can aggravate an
asthma attack
SYMPTOMS….
 coughing,
 wheezing,
 shortness of breath
 tightness in the chest
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chemicals in carpets
building materials
paints
furniture,…
SICK BUILDING SYNDROME
acute health effects that
appear to be linked to time
spent inside a building
Video – sick building syndrome – 3 min
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adzMcfHr1q8
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colorless
tasteless
odorless
radioactive gas
FORMED BY natural
process of radioactive
decay of uranium
DANGEROUS BECAUSE…
 carcinogen
 inhalation of radon dust can lead to lung cancer
•naturally occurring
•strong and flexible
•heat resistance
•fibrous mineral
•used in insulation, building materials, acoustical panels,
ceiling tiles, brake linings, clutch assemblies, and as a
fire retardant,….
DANGEROUS BECAUSE…
•irritates lungs when inhaled
•carcinogen
•causes Mesothelioma - cancer of the chest cavity
•causes Asbestosis - can cut and cause scarring of the lungs
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unwanted noise
damages hearing
in US hearing loss has doubled in the last 30 years
DECIBELS (dB)
 measure the intensity of sound
 normal conversation is 60 dB
sources …
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speakers and ear phones from TV, ipod, …
concerts
athletic events
industries
construction sites
trains and airplanes
fireworks
inconsiderate people with radios and woofers
Video – noises we hear – 3 min
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG5M_CzR1RI
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unwanted light
does not present a hazard to human health
does affect the environment
sources …
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billboards
outdoor lighting
street lights
building lights
Video – city dark: light pollution – 4 min
http://video.pbs.org/video/2250944650/