Air pollution may cause –
Correct Answer: Carcinoma bronchus
Description: Approximately 17% of annual premature lung cancer deaths in adults are attributed to exposure to carcinogens from household air pollution caused by cooking with solid fuels like wood charcoal and coal. Other effects: Respiratory tract infections Bronchial hyperactivity impaired lung defence bronchiolitis obliterans Asthma, COPD impaired neuropsychological development in paediatrics Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 25th edition, Page No. 797
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