Group of People

Human Health Effect

People with asthma

Worsen symptoms, or trigger asthma attacks

People with lung disease

Worsen symptoms

People with cardiovascular disease

Cause palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath

Pregnant women

Reduced birth weight, preterm birth

Children

Frequent respiratory infections, effects on the lung

The elderly

Heart disease, stroke, lung diseases (COPD), asthma