Air pollution is one of the most global problems at the moment. The danger of air pollution lies not only in the fact that clean air is contaminated with harmful substances destructive to living organisms, but also in the pollution-induced change in the earth's climate. Various substances in the air can lead to the deterioration of the health of the entire nation, to the development of genetic diseases and even to mutations. The article looks at the main types of air pollution and analyzes the data collected. Data on respiratory system diseases of different population groups in Chita city were taken and possible solutions to the problem were identified.