Principales contaminantes del aire una revisión del impacto en la salud de la población de Machala

Abstract

This paper addresses a theoretical analysis of a major problem that afflicts the citizens of Machala, such as air pollution. A bibliographic investigation of the main sources of air pollution and the possible diseases that these can cause by altering the permitted levels of pollutants has been proposed. According to the WHO, air pollution is the cause of many diseases worldwide, including death, surpassing those caused by HIV, malaria and tuberculosis combined. The objective of this research is to identify the main sources of air pollution in the city of Machala through a literature review and how they affect the health of the population. In Machala, a department called (CEMA) was created in 2000 to solve this problem that afflicts its inhabitants, however, despite the existence of this body, no measures have been taken to regulate and control the sources of air pollutant emissions, one of which and the one that affects considerably is the automotive yard. Due to this problem, it has been concluded that the most common health problems that may occur in the citizens of Machala may be respiratory and cardiovascular problems, as well as the high levels of pollutants in the air are a risk factor for developing or complicating certain diseases such as lung cancer, conjunctivitis, asthma and cardiovascular diseases.