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This tends to result in the development of pollution-related diseases. Most exposure is accidental, and exposure can happen through: [16] Ingesting dust or soil directly; Ingesting food or vegetables grown in contaminated soil or with foods in contact with contaminants; Skin contact with dust or soil; Vapors from the soil
This is in part because pollution causes so many diseases that it is often difficult to draw a straight line between cause and effect. There are many types of pollution-related diseases, including those caused by air pollution, contaminated soil, water pollution and lacking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Air pollution can be reduced.
Environmental diseases are a direct result from the environment. Meanwhile, pollution-related diseases are attributed to exposure to toxicants or toxins in the air, water, and soil. Therefore, all pollution-related disease are environmental diseases, but not all environmental diseases are pollution-related diseases. [2]
Soil contamination in China; Soil pollution in Canada; Soil pollution in India; Soil pollution in Southern Africa; Soil vapor extraction; Solvent; Spodden Valley asbestos controversy; Surface runoff; Surfactant leaching (decontamination) Sustainable remediation
Air pollution is associated with adverse health effects like respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, cancer, related illnesses, and even death. [35] The risk of air pollution is determined by the pollutant's hazard and the amount of exposure that affects a person. [36]
Breaking down organic substances, degradation, involves interactions among microorganisms in the soil. Sorption affects bioaccumulation of pesticides which are dependent on organic matter in the soil. Weak organic acids have been shown to be weakly sorbed by soil, because of pH and mostly acidic structure.
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