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Name three common air pollutants and their effects on human health.

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Air PollutantsTheir effects on human health
Carbon monoxideIt damages lungs, weakens bones, reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood and damages heart.
Sulphur dioxideIt obstructs breathing, causes irritation of eyes and throat.
Suspended particulate matterIt causes asthma, irritation of eyes and cancer.

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