World Ozone Day 2022: Direct connection of ozone layer to health, this is how your life is getting affected

 World Ozone Day 2022: Direct connection of ozone layer to health, this is how your life is getting affected

World Ozone Day 2022:  The extent to which pollution is increasing due to the increase of vehicles and technologies is not hidden from anyone. Air pollution has increased so much all over the world, especially in big cities, that people are facing difficulties in even breathing. Due to pollution, the health of children and elders is being badly affected and according to experts, if no concrete steps are taken in the coming time regarding pollution, then the effects of pollution can become even more dangerous. The ozone layer present in the atmosphere is continuously getting damaged. The ozone layer protects our earth from the harmful rays of the sun. Due to its damage, the danger to the lives of people is increasing continuously. On the special occasion of 'World Ozone Day', we will tell you what ozone pollution is and how it affects health.

What is ozone layer?

Ozone is a gas present in the atmosphere, whose color is light blue. The ozone layer is found in the stratosphere about 50 km from Earth. The ozone layer is also called the ozone shield, because it absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun and protects the UV rays from reaching the earth. These rays can cause many dangerous diseases like cancer.

What is ozone pollution?

The pollution that damages the ozone layer is called ozone pollution. Ozone pollution remains a major problem today, increasing the risk of most respiratory problems. The main reason for this is the excessive use of electronic devices like refrigerators and ACs with defecation, water pollution.

The Connection of Ozone Pollution and Health

According to the CDC, there is a direct connection between the ozone layer and health. Ultraviolet rays coming from the sun can cause many serious diseases including cancer. The ozone layer prevents these rays from reaching the earth and protects us from diseases. Ozone layer is breaking down due to pollution. Ozone pollution causes shortness of breath, asthma, cough and pain, weakening of the lungs, burning sensation, weakness in the body, difficulty in doing physical activity, difficulty in breathing and wheezing and chest pain. Are increasing.

Who is most at risk of ozone pollution?

Ozone pollution affects everyone, but it has the biggest impact on asthma and lung disease patients. Apart from this, the elderly, young children and people who spend more time outside the house are most at risk.

How to protect your family:

- Spend time at home, by not spending much time outside the house.

Make sure to wear a mask while going out of the house.

Take special care of diet to increase immunity.