What are the health hazards of sandstorms

This spring, a large-scale sandstorm occurred for the first time in northern my country.

Cheng Yang said that sandstorms have the following seven major hazards:

Harm one

In addition to strong winds, sandstorms are mixed with a large number of particles, which can be deposited in various organs of the human body.

Harm two

Dust storms are mixed with a large number of pollen and other allergens, which are transmitted from afar to the local area.

Hazard three

Dust storms are also mixed with a large number of bacteria, viruses and other harmful substances to the human body, which can cause infections in the corresponding parts of the body when the dust enters the body.

Hazard four

Ultraviolet rays have antibacterial and sterilization effects, and sandstorms will affect the radiation intensity of ultraviolet rays, causing pathogenic bacteria to spread with the air.

Hazard Five

Organic substances such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals adsorbed on particulate matter have strong mutagenicity and carcinogenicity.

Hazard six

Studies have also reported that sandstorms can cause frequent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, such as coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, and stroke.

Hazard Seven

Sandstorms also have a great negative impact on people's mental health.

(Our reporter Tian Yating)