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Abstract
External air pollution, predominately caused by vehicles of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM) costs the UK economy up to £20billion. Exposure to NO2 is thought to be behind increased mortality (23,500 deaths per year) with particulate matter causing 29,000 deaths in the UK. Furthermore, there is growing evidence of the effects PM has on people living with COPD. Particulate Matter is normally described as PM10 (particles smaller than 10μm) and PM2.5 (particles smaller than 2.5μm) It has been reported in the United States that there is an increase in COPD mortality for every 10μg/m3 increase in PM2.5 outdoor levels.
This presentation will focus on air quality and discuss what the Government policies are doing to improve the air we breathe.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 28-28 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2 Jul 2018 |
Event | 34th Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health International Conference on Sustainable Geochemistry - Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Livingstone, Zambia Duration: 2 Jul 2018 → 7 Jul 2018 Conference number: 34 https://segh2018.org/ (Conference website) |
Conference
Conference | 34th Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health International Conference on Sustainable Geochemistry |
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Abbreviated title | SEGH 2018 |
Country/Territory | Zambia |
City | Livingstone |
Period | 2/07/18 → 7/07/18 |
Internet address |
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Keywords
- air pollution
- COPD
- policy
- particulate matter
- nitrogen dioxide
- Air quality
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