06 Nov Air Pollution Linked To Increased Mortality, Especially In Developing Cities

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MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
“air pollution, beijing” by 大杨 is licensed under CC BY 2.0Longjian Liu, M.D., Ph.D. MSc (LSHTM), FAHA
Associate Professor
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Dornsife School of Public Health, and
Adjunct Associate Professor,
College of Medicine
Drexel University
Nesbitt Hall-RM515, 3215 Market ST
Philadelphia PA, 19104 

MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?

Response: This is an international collaborative project, supported by Drexel Office of International Programs, and Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The main findings are air pollution has posted a serious public health issue in China, specifically in urban cities.

MedicalResearch.com: What should clinicians and patients take away from your report?

Response: Air pollution is an international issue, we must take action, specifically in developing counties with rapid urbanization, like China.  

MedicalResearch.com: What recommendations do you have for future research as a result of this study?

Response: Climate changes have significant impact on the degree of air pollution. More robust research is needed to support health policy.

Disclosures: This project is supported by Drexel University and Chinese Academy of Science. 

MedicalResearch.com: Thank you for your contribution to the MedicalResearch.com community.

Citation:

APHA Annual Meeting on Monday, Nov. 6, at 2:30 p.m. during session 3387.0: Climate Change and Global Health 1.

Correlation between higher air quality index concentrations and higher mortality rates. 

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Last Updated on November 6, 2017 by Marie Benz MD FAAD

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