Harm from some airborne contaminants: Flyer

Last updated: 23 June 2026

Airborne contaminants can cause…

  • Eye irritation and damage
  • Damage to central and peripheral nervous systems
  • Lung disease
  • Heart disease
  • Kidney damage
  • Liver damage
  • Skin irritation and dermatitis
  • Cancer

Airborne contaminants can enter the body by being breathed in, through skin contact or by being swallowed.

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