Air pollution is a major risk factor for respiratory diseases, as it can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs.

Poor housing conditions, lack of access to healthcare, and exposure to secondhand smoke are all common causes of respiratory diseases in low-income communities.

Peer pressure, stress, and depression are all social factors that can contribute to smoking.

Poverty, lack of education, and discrimination are all social factors that can contribute to poor respiratory health.

Access to healthcare, healthy housing conditions, and smoke-free environments are all social factors that can improve respiratory health.

Clean air regulations, tobacco control policies, and affordable housing programs are all government policies that can help to improve respiratory health.

Smoke-free parks and playgrounds, walking and biking trails, and community gardens are all community-based initiatives that can help to improve respiratory health.

Quitting smoking, avoiding secondhand smoke, and getting regular exercise are all personal behaviors that can help to improve respiratory health.

Poverty, stress, and exposure to allergens and irritants are all social factors that can contribute to asthma.

Smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, and occupational exposure to dust and fumes are all social factors that can contribute to COPD.

Smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, and exposure to radon gas are all social factors that can contribute to lung cancer.

Occupational exposure to asbestos is the only social factor that can contribute to mesothelioma.

Obesity, alcohol consumption, and smoking are all social factors that can contribute to sleep apnea.

Obesity, alcohol consumption, and smoking are all social factors that can contribute to snoring.

Smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, and occupational exposure to dust and fumes are all social factors that can contribute to chronic bronchitis.