ix common, widespread air pollutants endanger our health. Because of this, they are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. We have met them before in this exhibit: carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulfur dioxide, lead, and particulate matter. These pollutants damage different parts of our bodies. Click here for details on the toll they take!

For a more in depth view of their effects on your body click on one of the major pollutants.

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