Does pollution have to be over time to affect your health?

You will get sick or your body will store toxins that will eventually affect you. You will have sad lungs if you breathe contaminated or dust-rich air. You may be at risk of developing cancer from cosmic radiation if you spend two summers in Denver, Colorado (Masters, G.M. and Ela, W.P. Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science (3rd Edition, Pearson International Education), Prentice Hall, Inc. NJ, 2008).

According to Masters, G.M. and Ela, W.P. Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science (3rd Edition, Pearson International Education), Prentice Hall, Inc. NJ (2008), there is an 8 out of 1 million risk of death from chloroform formation in potable water if you drink chlorinated water. On the other hand, if you do not disinfect your water and drink it, you have a higher risk of getting sick or worse.

Your health will eventually be impacted by environmental pollution; the most crucial variables are the amount and duration of the pollutants in the air you breathe, the water you drink or bathe in, and the vegetables, meat, fish, and fruits you eat.

No, pollution can have immediate and long-term effects on health. Short-term exposure may cause respiratory issues, irritation, or exacerbate pre-existing conditions. Long-term exposure is linked to chronic health problems, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and can contribute to overall health decline over time.