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Do You Know The Code?
Do You Know The Code?
Learn how air pollution can be harmful to older adults and how to protect your health.
To learn more visit:
www.ncair.org/airawareness/knowthecode
Contact us:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Air Quality
919-707-8400
1641 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1641
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Particulate Matter Particulate matter (or particle pollution) is a mixture of microscopic solids and liquid droplets suspended in the air. These airborne particles are the main ingredients of haze and smoke. Particulate matter is produced when fuels such as coal, wood or oil are burned.
Health Effects of Air PollutionExposure to particulate matter and ground-level ozone can cause varying health effects. While everyone can be affected by air pollution, older adults can be particularly susceptible to the effects.
Effects of short-term exposure may include:• Irritation of eyes, nose and throat• Coughing• Chest tightness• Shortness of breath• Aggravation of asthma or other
respiratory diseases
Long-term exposure can reduce lung function and lead to the development of chronic bronchitis.
The longer you are outdoors and the more strenuous your activity will increase your chances of being affected by particulate matter or ozone.
Air PollutionOn average, each person breathes more than 3,000 gallons of air each day. Local air quality affects how you breathe and live and can change daily or even hourly due to pollution. In North Carolina, two of the major types of air pollution are particulate matter and ground-level ozone.
The
best
way
to p
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ct y
our h
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is to
get
the
air q
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reca
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ode)
of t
he a
ir p
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Ground-level ozone Ground-level ozone is a highly reactive form of oxygen. It is formed when pollutants emitted by cars, power plants, industrial boilers and other sources react chemically with the presence of sunlight. One of the problems with ozone pollution is that you cannot see it. KN
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