Common pollutants and health effects Pollutants and how air quality can affect our health Content in this section Common pollutants and health effects Overview of Common pollutants and health effects Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Particulate Matter (PM10) Hydrocarbons (including Benzene) Carbon Monoxide (CO) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Ozone (O3) - Ground Level Lead