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Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution
Reduced vehicle emissions have saved thousands of lives
Since 2008, the number of deaths caused by air pollution have been reduced by thousands in the United States as a result of decreasing vehicle emissions, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. … Continue reading
Chronic exposure to air pollution may increase risks for ICU admission or death among COVID-19 patients, study finds
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients who had been chronically exposed in their neighborhoods to higher particulate matter — such as smoke, soot, and dirt — had increased risks for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) and death compared to those without … Continue reading
Does air pollution reduce the benefits of physical activity on the brain?
A new study shows that people who do vigorous physical activities, like jogging or playing competitive sports, in areas with higher air pollution may show less benefit from that exercise when it comes to certain markers of brain disease. The … Continue reading
Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to metabolic-associated fatty liver disease
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a growing global health challenge and poses a substantial economic burden. A large-scale epidemiologic study in China has identified links between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and MAFLD. These links are exacerbated by … Continue reading
Health consequences of air pollution on populations
What are the health consequences of air pollution on populations? Exposure to high levels of air pollution can cause a variety of adverse health outcomes. It increases the risk of respiratory infections, heart disease and lung cancer. Both short and … Continue reading
Particulates from solid fuel burning pose threat to health, warns EPA
Air pollution linked to about 1,300 premature deaths in State each year Fine particulate matter arising from burning solid fuels remains the biggest contributor to poor air quality in Ireland, with “worrying localised issues” in cities, towns and villages, according … Continue reading
Respiratory complaints among children spike as Delhi pollution worsens
Worsening air quality in India’s capital New Delhi has led to a spike in chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma among children, and prolonged exposure to deadly pollutants could impair their cognitive development, doctors said. Pollution has been hitting dangerous … Continue reading
Air pollution in Europe still killing 300,000 a year: EEA
Premature deaths caused by fine particle air pollution have fallen 10% annually across Europe, but the invisible killer still accounts for 307,000 premature deaths a year, the European Environment Agency said Monday (15 November). If the latest air quality guidelines … Continue reading
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