pollution-related illness; pollution-caused disease
Refers to diseases caused by environmental pollution, such as Minamata disease or Yokkaichi asthma. Often used in legal, medical, and environmental contexts.
四大公害病には水俣病やイタイイタイ病などがある。
The four major pollution-related diseases include Minamata disease and Itai-itai disease.
公害病の認定基準は厳しくなっている。
The certification standards for pollution-related illnesses have become stricter.