Air pollution is an ongoing concern not only for people in Asia countries, but also for people in European countries, especially during cold winter seasons. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has reported that air pollution is causing around half a million premature deaths in Europe every year.Most people living in European countries may have a real sense of … [Read more...] about Seasonally Persistent Air Pollution in Europe
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Seasonally Persistent and Hazardous Air Pollution in Asia
In recent years, air pollution has become a serious concern in Asia countries, as a result of rapid industrialization and urbanization. It is not only prevalent in China and India, but also evident in Korea, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia, as shown on the Air Quality Map. Serious air pollution is no … [Read more...] about Seasonally Persistent and Hazardous Air Pollution in Asia
Allergic Diseases Induced by Air Pollution Are Increasing
Over the past decades, a substantial increase in the prevalence and incidence of allergic respiratory disease and bronchial asthma has been observed. Epidemiological studies suggest that allergic respiratory diseases are still on the rise, especially in developing countries where the prevalence was previously low.As a result of rapid urbanization and industrialization … [Read more...] about Allergic Diseases Induced by Air Pollution Are Increasing
Deaths Attributable to Air Pollution Are Increasing Worldwide
Each year, around 4.5 million people died from the effects of outdoor air pollution worldwide, an article recently published in Nature reported, citing two studies published in Lancet – one of the top medical journals in England. However, this figure was estimated on the basis of the data in earlier years. According to a report released by WHO in 2014, around 7 … [Read more...] about Deaths Attributable to Air Pollution Are Increasing Worldwide