EFFECTS OF EXHAUST FUMES

EFFECTS OF EXHAUST FUMES
Exhaust fumes from cars cause acid rain, pollution, lead-poisoning, diseases such as
cancer, and a variety of bronchial and respiratory illnesses. 

The average car emits a cocktail of more than 1,000 pollutants. Here are some:

CARBON MONOXIDE
One of the most toxic substances.

Causes headache and affects the central nervous system, heart and blood flow in the body.
Fatal in large doses.

NITROGEN DIOXIDE
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Reduces lung function. Causes increased susceptibility to viral infections.

TETRA ETHYL LEAD
Extremely toxic.
Low-level exposure over a long period affects the nervous system and blood.
Impairs mental capacity of children.

NITRIC OXIDE AND NITROGEN DIOXIDE
These form acid rain.Create a lack of oxygen in water bodies, killing wildlife.

BENZENE
Causes headache,vomiting,disorientation, shakiness,elevated heart rate, and loss of consciousness. Linked to anemia, leukemia and cancer.

SULPHUROUS EMISSIONS
Cause soil and water acidification. Damage plants.

EFFECTS OF EXHAUST FUMES