Air pollution increases the risk of untimely death

Air pollution could cause brittle bone disease, according to new research. The study linked pollution exposure to low levels of parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium production, leading to weaker bones and more hospitalizations for fractures. Smog-filled towns and cities have been linked to an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, acute respiratory diseases such as asthma and dementia.

The pollutant particle was linked to higher levels of parathyroid hormone, a small rise in PM2.5 concentrations would lead to an increase in bone fractures in older adults. Those living in areas high in PM2.5 and black carbon from heavy traffic had lower levels of parathyroid hormone, which is key to building calcium, and less bone mineral density than others exposed to less of the pollutants.

Osteoporosis, the most common reason for a broken bone among the elderly, is a disease in which bones become brittle and weak as the body loses more bone mass than it can rebuild. Particulate matter, including PM2.5, is known to cause systemic oxidative damage and inflammation, which they suggest, could accelerate bone loss and increase risk of bone fractures in older individuals. Smoking which contains several particulate matter components has been consistently associated with bone damage.

Within a year of a bone fracture, death risks for older individuals increase by up to 20 percent, with only 40 percent regaining full independence. Vitamin B can reduce pollution fueled cardiovascular disease, and damage to DNA. The best way to prevent air-pollution-related diseases is through policies to improve air quality. Air pollution is considered the most important risk factor for mortality at the population level, it is also a risk factor for osteoporosis.
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HPV vaccine prevents childhood respiratory disease

The vaccine that protects against cancer-causing types of human papillomavirus HPV also prevents an uncommon but incurable childhood respiratory disease, the chronic and difficult-to-treat condition, recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.

The condition is thought to occur in children when HPV type 6 or 11 is spread from mother to child around the time of birth. In some children, the virus can cause wart-like, non-cancerous growths called papillomas to develop in the respiratory tract, eventually making it difficult to breathe.

 The condition can be life-threatening, and repeated surgeries are usually required to keep the airway clear. Medical costs related to the disease in children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC currently recommends two doses of the vaccine for teens younger than 15 and three doses for those who start the vaccine series at ages 15 through 26.

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is an uncommon but difficult-to-treat respiratory disease caused by certain types of human papillomavirus HPV. In children, the chronic disease is thought to occur when HPV is spread from mother to child around the time of birth, later causing recurring growths in the respiratory tract that usually require repeated surgeries to remove.
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Indoor pollution can destroy lungs

Indoor pollution from central heating, gas cookers, cleaning products, chemicals, and mold can damage lungs, trigger asthma and cause respiratory diseases.

Poor ventilation, the use of open central heating and regular use of air conditioner prevents fresh and natural air from getting to our lungs, since we spend more time indoor. Our lungs is prone to damage because of regular exposure to indoor pollution.

 Airtight contain a great number of pollutants and chemicals, many of which can have serious health effects on our health. Warmth, moisture and lack of ventilation also make it easier for bacteria and viruses to breed easily and spread indoor.

Central heating, pets, open fires, chemicals found in household cleaning agents like soap and detergents, the fumes generated by cooking, perfumes and dust. All these contributed to indoor pollution.

Moisture in airtight home encourages the proliferation of irritant mold and fungal spores as well as house-dust mites that trigger asthma attacks and breathing difficulties associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Good ventilation will create way for gaseous exchange and improve indoor air quality and prevents respiratory allergies. Getting rid of airborne allergens and improving indoor air can prevent respiratory allergies.
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