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Connection between air pollution and cardiovascular disease

Researchers at the University of Washington will direct the largest study of its kind to explore the connection between air pollution and the No. 1 cause of death in the United States: cardiovascular disease.

2 Aug 2004

New study suggests that WTC pollutants might have affected unborn babies

While public health officials reported that the air in lower Manhattan was safe to breathe, many residents suffering from symptoms such as raw throats, burning eyes, nose bleeds, and intermittent asthma attacks, were afraid, confused, and suspicious of what the authorities were telling them.

27 Jul 2004

Adults with asthma may have an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

According to a 20-year study published in the July issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), patients with asthma were 12 times more likely than nonasthmatics to develop COPD later in life.

13 Jul 2004

Eleven states oppose mercury emissions proposal

Attorneys General and top environmental officials from eleven states joined today in formally opposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposal that would allow coal-fired power plants to escape Clean Air Act mandates that require them to reduce mercury emissions that threaten public health – particularly the health of children and pregnant women.

29 Jun 2004

California Attorney General says emissions plan fails to adequately protect air, public health

"Exposure to mercury can cause severe health damage, particularly to pregnant women and young children," said Lockyer. "If implemented, these rules will protect the profits of polluters at the expense of the environment, people and public health."

29 Jun 2004

New York study reveals that babies in the womb are more sensitive than their mothers to DNA damage from pollution

A new study of the effects of combustion-related air pollutants in New York City reveals that babies in the womb are more sensitive than their mothers to DNA damage from such pollution.

26 Jun 2004

Friends of the Earth criticises EU for failing to protect the environment and human health

Friends of the Earth, The European Environmental Bureau and Greenpeace today criticised the EU's lack of leadership at the WHO European Regional Conference in Budapest.

24 Jun 2004

Pollution kills more than three milion children under the age of five every year

Around the world, polluted air and water and other environment-related hazards kill more than three milion children under the age of five every year.

24 Jun 2004

Newborns are more susceptible to DNA damage from pollution than their mothers

New Study of New York City Residents Shows That Newborns are More Susceptible to DNA Damage from Pollution than Their Mothers.

24 Jun 2004

Broker of air pollution credits arrested on federal wire fraud charges

A woman who owned a company that purportedly traded air pollution credits among Southern California businesses has been arrested on federal wire fraud charges

20 Jun 2004

100,000 child deaths ever year caused by outdoor and indoor air pollution, unsafe water, lead and injuries

100 000 deaths and 6 million years of healthy life lost (or DALYs) ever year, in children and adolescents from birth to 19 years of age, are caused by outdoor and indoor air pollution, unsafe water, lead and injuries.

20 Jun 2004

Urgent action needed across Europe to tackle childhood disease related to environmental conditions

Authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET are calling for urgent governmental action across Europe to tackle childhood disease and deaths associated with poor environmental conditions in Europe.

17 Jun 2004

Pollution can contribute to the development of cardiovascular diseases

Journal of the American Heart Association reports that exposure to air pollution can contribute to the development of cardiovascular diseases.

2 Jun 2004

Greater the time spent in cars, higher the likelihood of obesity

A comprehensive study done by the Georgia Institute of Technology shows the built environment clearly relates to a person’s prospects for being overweight. Every additional 30 minutes a person spends in a car translates into a 3 percent greater chance of being obese.

31 May 2004

Health Canada to tackle human health impacts of air pollution

Health Minister Pierre Pettigrew today announced the Government of Canada is allocating $1 million over the next year to fund cutting-edge research on the human health impacts of air pollution in support of the Georgia Basin/Puget Sound International Airshed Strategy, one of three pilot projects under the Canada-United States Border Air Quality Strategy.

20 May 2004

Particles in the air we breathe may pose genetic risks to humans

Particles in the air we breathe may pose genetic risks to humans and wildlife, according to new findings by researchers at McMaster University.

15 May 2004

Project to develop air quality management system for a healthy, comfortable and safe in-vehicle environment

An EU-funded project is developing an innovative air quality management system for a healthy, comfortable and safe in-vehicle environment.

14 May 2004

American Lung Association welcomes EPA nonroad diesel rule

The American Lung Association has welcomed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency move to clean up heavy equipment and diesel fuel. The rule closes the loophole that left millions of engines ranging from small construction equipment, tractors and heavy equipment like bulldozers under regulated.

11 May 2004

New Yorkers reminded to practice good asthma management

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) today reminded New Yorkers with asthma - who may be at risk of increased symptoms during allergy season - to practice good asthma management, including identifying and avoiding asthma triggers and taking appropriate medications as directed by a health care provider.

5 May 2004

Parents who smoke at home much more likely to have children who suffer from asthma all year round

Children with asthma whose parents smoke at home are twice as likely to have asthma symptoms all year long than children of non-smokers, a new study shows.

4 May 2004

Air Pollution News and Research

Connection between air pollution and cardiovascular disease

New study suggests that WTC pollutants might have affected unborn babies

Adults with asthma may have an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Eleven states oppose mercury emissions proposal

California Attorney General says emissions plan fails to adequately protect air, public health

New York study reveals that babies in the womb are more sensitive than their mothers to DNA damage from pollution

Friends of the Earth criticises EU for failing to protect the environment and human health

Pollution kills more than three milion children under the age of five every year

Newborns are more susceptible to DNA damage from pollution than their mothers

Broker of air pollution credits arrested on federal wire fraud charges

100,000 child deaths ever year caused by outdoor and indoor air pollution, unsafe water, lead and injuries

Urgent action needed across Europe to tackle childhood disease related to environmental conditions

Pollution can contribute to the development of cardiovascular diseases

Greater the time spent in cars, higher the likelihood of obesity

Health Canada to tackle human health impacts of air pollution

Particles in the air we breathe may pose genetic risks to humans

Project to develop air quality management system for a healthy, comfortable and safe in-vehicle environment

American Lung Association welcomes EPA nonroad diesel rule

New Yorkers reminded to practice good asthma management

Parents who smoke at home much more likely to have children who suffer from asthma all year round

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