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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Air pollution may cause -
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The correct answer is  Approximately 17% of annual premature lung cancer deaths in adults are attributed to exposure to carcinogens from household air pollution caused by cooking with solid fuels like wood charcoal and coal. Other effects: Respiratory tract infections Bronchial hyperactivity impaired lung defence bronchiolitis obliterans Asthma, COPD impaired neuropsychological development in paediatrics Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 25th edition, Page No. 797