What Health Risks Does Air Pollution Pose?

Rubin Grigoryan, head of the Hygiene Department at the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention, presented how air pollution can affect human health. According to him, the extent of the impact depends on the level of air pollution and its duration.

“It is important to remember that the emergence of diseases is a multifactorial process,” emphasized Grigoryan.

High levels of air pollution can contribute to a range of health issues. The expert recommends keeping windows closed as much as possible, avoiding being in smoky or heavily polluted areas, and in case of health problems, not to self-medicate but to consult a doctor. He added that one should not engage in sports or intense physical activities under conditions of air pollution.