Dangers Of Living In A Neighborhood With Polluted Air
Air pollution is not something people usually consider when looking for a home, but it is one of the most important factors one should not ignore. This is because polluted air has dangerous health effects, such as these two:
Impaired Cognitive Function
There is evidence that air pollution affects the cognitive functions (brain activities associated with knowledge) of the neighborhood's residents. The effect is even there in unborn babies; expectant mothers who breathe in the polluted air tend to give birth to kids with delayed neurodevelopment.