Impact of Air Pollution on Health

The Health Effects of Air Pollutants (59 slide pdf, 6^th Annual Workshop on Air Pollution and Health, Jun. 15, 2009)

Also discussed here:(2 min YouTube video):

Key Quotes:

“A recent Canadian Medical Association estimate for BC residents projected 306 premature deaths (of which 85% relate to long-term exposure), and 1158 hospital admissions for 2008 through exposure to air pollution”

“Long-term particulate exposure is associated with:

• More frequent preterm births and low birth weight babies
• Middle ear disease in children
• Accelerated heart and lung disease”

“Short-term exposure results in:

• Increased rates of myocardial infarction for those with risk factors for heart disease
• Heart rate disturbances
• Episodes of acute asthma and bronchitis
• Reduced lung function”

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