Factors affecting development-environmental Flashcards
When does pollution ahppen?
When harmful substances contaminate the atmosphere
How does pollution enter the body?
Via the nose and mouth or through the skin
Examples of outdoor pollutants
Traffic fumes, domestic fumes, industry and pesticides
Examples of indoor pollutants
Cleaning chemicals, aerosols, cigarette smoke and mould/ bacteria
Types of conditions caused by pollutants
Respiratory disorders, cardiovascular problems and allergies
Examples of respiratory disorders
Bronchitis, asthma, emphysema and lung cancer
Examples of cardiovascular problems
Artery blockages, heart attack
Examples of allergies
wheezing, rashes, allergic rhinitis, ahaphylatic shock
Poor housing examples
Poor ventilation/ damp +mould, overcrowding, inadequate heating, poor sanitation/ vermin, lack of outdoor space
Effects of poor housing
Respiratory disorders, anxiety + depression, hypothermia, risk of infection and cardiovascular problems