Environmental Science
3 years ago

Air Pollution Linked to Increased Heart Attack and Mortality Rates in Vulnerable Populations

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PEDIATRICS
Pediatric Aspects of Air Pollution (Continued)
Morton L. Podolsky

Paper Summary

The article discusses how air pollution can impact health, especially in children. While it's not certain that air pollution directly causes diseases, there is evidence showing a link between pollutants and health issues like heart attacks and increased mortality in older individuals during severe pollution events in the past.

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