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AMBIENT AIR POLLUTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Pollution
CONT

Although most emissions of ambient air pollution are from local or regional sources, under certain atmospheric conditions air pollution can travel long distances across national borders over time scales of 4-6 days, thereby affecting people far away from its original source. For example, windblown dust from desert regions of Africa, Mongolia, Central Asia and China can carry large concentrations of particulate matter, fungal spores and bacteria that impact health and air quality in remote areas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'air
CONT

On dispose de plus en plus de faits démontrant les liens entre la pollution de l'air ambiant et le risque cardiovasculaire, dont des études dans des zones très polluées.

Spanish

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