Health issues related to Unit 7 APES

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Asbestos

Sources: dry wall, insulation

effect: lung cancer

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Biological microorganism

Sources: bacteria in heating and cooling systems

stuff: weakened immune system disease

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Radon

Source: decaying uranium in the soil

Effect: lung cancer

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Pescticides

Source: sprays, outdoor air

effect: respiratory issues

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Formaldehyde

Source: foam insulation

effect:irritation of skin

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Dust, Mold, Particulates

Source: natural sources

effect: asthma, allergies

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Carbon Monoxide

Sources: the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels

effect: nausea

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Sulfer Dioxide (SO2)

Sources: combustion of fossil fuels carbon and coal

effect: resonators irritation

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Nitrogen oxide

Source: combustion from cooking with coal

effect: respiratory illness

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acid deposition (acid rain)

Source: H2O mixing with nitrogen oxide creating nitric acid which is then acid rain. Destroys ph levels in soil and causes leaves to fall off, then yellow, brown