A major study in Hong Kong shows the risk of death rises sharply on hazy days, when air pollution is much worseThe risk of death for people with mental and behavioural disorders rises sharply on days when air pollution reaches toxic peaks, a major study in Hong Kong has found.Researchers analysed a decade of death statistics and revealed a strong link, with the mortality risk rising 16% on the first day of haze and 27% on the second day compared to normal days. If the haze was accompanied by high ozone pollution, the risk of death increased by 79%. Continue reading...
Air pollution linked to 'extremely high mortality' in people with mental disorders
26. ledna 2018 17:00
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Zdroj: The Guardian