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The devastation caused by pollution can decrease through various measures both to prevent disease and improve environmental quality, which, without exaggeration, require the collaboration of the entire human society. And, as you can see, we are all more or less responsible and victims of this problem.

Among the most important to prevent illness are:

Follow a balanced diet, especially rich in fruits, vegetables and cereals, as these products contain vitamins and substances that strengthen the immune system (one that prevents diseases) while helping to eliminate toxic substances, such is the case of vitamins C and E.

Observe proper hygiene to keep the skin free of pollutants and acterias. Above all, try to wash your hands before and after toileting and prior to preparacioacute n food.

Complete the picture of vaccination for the body count on defense to help you deal with infections.

Avoid going outside when the indexes of suspended particles exceeded recommended levels for health. In Mexico the Imeca scale (index metropolitan air quality), which ranges from 0 to 500. When the score is 0 to 100, speaking of satisfactory air quality for all kinds of activities, from 101 to 200 is not satisfactory and sensible people begin to register complaints, from 201 to 300 is bad, so that damage is greater and advised those with respiratory ailments do not engage in exercise, and from 301 to 500 is very bad and the general public should refrain from activities on the streets.

Avoid areas where there are smokers or those focused toxic and irritating substances like dust, paint, gasoline and aerosols.

Feed products produced hygienically and whose source is reliable.

Always use “safe” water for personal hygiene, cleaning and cooking food and washing dishes, cooking utensils and clothing.

Disinfect or boil for 1 to 3 minutes drinking water and shake before drinking disinfected and stored in containers and seal.

Reducing the volume of the TV, stereo or portable audio player or the car, especially when using headphones.

Going to restaurants and convention centers with low noise, preferably those with sound-absorbing finishes (carpet, decorated with fabrics and curtains) and where there is background music has a very high volume.

Use earplugs to perform work with tools that are too noisy.

Maintain adequate ventilation in work places, schools and home, and promptly address any problems with the air conditioning or heating.

On the other hand, to assist in the conservation of the environment can take some of the following activities:

Give proper maintenance of gas facilities, heater and stove, avoid the systems operating on oil or coal, because they are more polluting.

Periodically check the operation of your car and avoid its use in short distances. Repair as soon as problems in the operation of the engine that generate excessive noise or poor combustion.

Reduce or eradicate snuff consumption, especially indoors, in vehicles or near children.

Remove solid waste through established systems clean, no litter on streets, land, fields, forests, rivers, lakes or sea, let alone burn.

Reduce the use of detergents, household cleaners and solvents that are thrown down the drain.

Detected, along with his family, those sources of noise at home and silencers place by foam appliances. Keep off all appliances not in use.

Take care of trees and greenery, they help to reduce levels of some air pollutants such as carbon dioxide.

Report on their school work or any deficiencies in the ventilation and heating.

Above all, learn and disseminate accurate information on the effects of pollution and its sources and the importance of taking collective action to improve the conditions of our environment. Finally, remember that the attention of any condition that is presented repeatedly due to environmental problems should consult with an internist.