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how does industrial pollution affect human health?

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Excess carbon: Since industrial pollution of air and water is connected to negative effects on air quality directly and weather patterns more broadly (heated oceans), human health is the direct target of excess carbon production.
Recall images of Chinese citizens wearing face masks on the street or sad flotilla of dead fish. The shame of this abuse is the sale of bottled mountain air in urban industrial areas.

Question 2

what are the health effects of deteriorating ozone on humans?

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Uv rays: Ozone blocks the penetration of uv light from sunlight upon the surface of the planet. If the ozone layer that is depleted is enlarged then more uv light will hit the surface of the earth which can increase sunlight caused skin disease, and probably will alter plants and animals.

Question 3

toxoplasmosis effects on humans behavior?

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Many possible : Most healthy people who are infected with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite do not have any signs or symptoms.  Some people develop signs and symptoms similar to those of the flu such as body aches, headache, fever, &amp; fatigue. More severe signs in people with compromised immune systems may include headache, confusion, lung problems, poor vision, poor coordination &amp; seizures.

Question 4

what are the effects of filoviruses on the human body?

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Hemorrhagic fever: Good question. Filoviruses are a group of viruses, some of them can cause hemorrhagic fever in primates and humans, examples are the genus Ebolavirus which has several species causing Ebola, &amp; the Marburgvirus genus (rarer), with only two species of concern.  For a good discussion of the subject see: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filoviridae with links to both Ebola and Marburg types.

Question 5

what are the harmful effects of rodents on human health?

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May spread germs: If you are in drect contact with rodents or their urine/ feces ,contaminated soil or water are bitten or scratched, dieases may be transmitted like Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Leptospirosis, Lymphocytic Chorio-meningitis,  rat bite fever, Plague, Salmonellosis or Tularemia.

Question 6

what are the side effects of flea medications for humans?

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Don't Use Pet Flea: Products on yourself  humans usually use 1% topical Hydrocortisone which usually isn't problematic. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or other antihistamines can be taken orally for itching - and this may lead to sedation.

Question 7

how can air pollution effect health? what are the health effects of air pollution?

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There : There are many different chemicals and aerosolized pollutants that have the potential to cause harm as they are readily absorbed into the body via the respiratory tract. Increased fine particulate pollution has been associated with an increased risk of developing heart attacks as well as respiratory disorders such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd). Carcinogenic air pollutants, arising from exposure to secondhand smoking, also confers an overall increased risk of developing lung, breast and renal cell cancer. Some volatile organic compounds such as benzene and toluene are also important outdoor air pollutants arising from industrial areas, and these substances are thought to contribute to the development of leukemia. Finally, exposure to gaseous pollutants such as sulfur and nitrogen oxides have been linked to the development of lower respiratory tract infections and pneumonia, especially in children.

Question 8

what are the effects of noise pollution to our health?

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Hearing loss: noises above 85 DB are shown to cause hearing loss Try to avoid loud noises. and individual  subject ot elevated noise levels should wear hearing protection

Question 9

what are the side effects of flea bites on humans?

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Depending on...: ...Where you live, here is a list of possible infections fleas have been known to carry:

http://www.Kingcounty.Gov/healthservices/health/ehs/zoonotics/fleas.Aspx.

Question 10

what are the health effects of indoor air pollution?

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Infection: Mrsa a deadly bug and molds that can cause pneumonia. E. Coli infection as well.

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