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The Effects of Air Pollution on the Body
Air pollution affects the body in many different ways. When these particles end up in different organs, the body thinks it's a virus or a bacteria and starts attacking it. And there's inflammation and that can cause organs to perform poorly or fail sometimes. In Delhi, where my wife comes from is blanketed in air pollution almost all through the year. And it's very bad air pollution.
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