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In our new video series, “Take 2,” faculty and researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health provide the lowdown on a compelling, engaging question in global health–think of it as Public Health 101. In this video, Douglas Dockery, chair of the Department of Environmental Health, talks about how air pollution can reduce people ...

Air pollution is an invisible killer that lurks all around us, preying on the young and old. Learn how it slips unnoticed past our body's defenses causing deaths from heart attack, strokes, lung disease and cancer. Help breathe life back into our cities and take action to protect our health and climate at: http://BreatheLife2030.org

. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:47 The effects of air pollution 2:23 Prevention and treatment of Air Pollution Air pollution is the contamination of air due to the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate or to materials.[1] There are many different ...

To book an appointment, click here - https://bit.ly/3SNjzdG Exposure to high levels of air pollution can cause a variety of adverse health outcomes. It increases the risk of respiratory infections, heart disease, and lung cancer. Both short and long-term exposure to air pollutants has been associated with health impacts. Get to know about what ...

The air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, and the places where we live, work, and play all have an impact on our health. Watch to learn more. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nceh/2021/77707770how-the-environment-affects-our-health.mp4

What is air pollution? Learn how greenhouse gasses, smog, and toxic pollutants effect climate change, and human health. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers ...

DrPH. William Pan, of the Duke Global Health Institute and Nicholas School of the Environment, understands that human health is intricately tied to how climate change can effect our environments. Pan works with the concept of One Health, which demonstrates the overlapping consequences to human health, animal health and environmental health. Pan ...

. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:38 Environmental factors and health 0:56 Air quality and respiratory health 1:22 Water and food contamination 1:48 Chemical exposure and toxicity 2:14 Noise pollution and mental well-being 2:39 Climate change and health complications 3:07 Urban planning and health friendly environments 3:39 Advocacy and policy ...

The air we breathe has a direct impact on our brain. Mounting evidence links air pollution exposure to increased risk for cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Poor air quality — both indoors and outdoors — also profoundly impacts our mental health, increasing risk for anxiety and ...

How smog, soot, greenhouse gases, and other top air pollutants are affecting the planet—and your health.

Every day 1.8 billion children breathe air that is so polluted it puts their health and development at serious risk. In 2016, 600 000 children died from acute lower respiratory infections caused by polluted air. A new report of the World Health Organization on Air pollution and child health: Prescribing clean air examines the heavy toll of both ...

In this video, we take a look at outdoor and indoor air pollution. Air pollution is a major environmental health risk leading to the deaths of millions of people around the world. We take a look at what it is, types of pollutants and ways to control it. This video was created by Ranil Appuhamy Voiceover - James Clark For more information about ...

This article breaks down the relationship between air pollution and respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and lung cancer. 💥Air Pollution and Lung Health [Full Guide] https://bit.ly/4iOCl1C Air pollution is a major global health concern, particularly due to its harmful effects on lung health. From asthma and chronic obstructive ...

There is no denying the effect that our environment has on us. Things like water and air pollution are detrimental to our health. In this episode of Crash Course Public Health, we’ll take a look at some of the ways our environment impacts us, why marginalized and low-income populations are disproportionately exposed to environmental pollution ...

Ground-level ozone is a dangerous pollutant for anyone to breathe. Learn more about how ozone pollution impacts health, and how you can help protect healthy air, at Lung.org/ozone.

1 in 10 deaths in children under the age of 5 and 2 in 10 neonatal deaths are attributed to air pollution exposure, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This is not acceptable. Air pollution is infringing on our children’s right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. There are steps we can all take to better protect ...

Pollutants in the air aren't always visible and come from many different sources.

Air pollution poses severe risks to children's health, causing respiratory infections, asthma, cognitive developmental and lifelong health issues.

While the U.S. has made great progress improving air quality in recent decades, air pollution is still a driver of many serious health conditions both domestically and globally. According to a new report, only seven countries met the World Health Organization's air quality guidelines for pollution in 2023. Glory Dolphin Hammes, North American ...

Particulate matter air pollution is a mix of tiny solid and liquid particles. These particles can be so small that they bypass our body’s natural defenses, making their way deep in the lungs. In this video, the American Lung Association explains how particle pollution impacts your lungs and health.

What causes climate change (also known as global warming)? And what are the effects of climate change? Learn the human impact and consequences of climate change for the environment, and our lives. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration ...

This video explores how climate change affects the lungs, who’s most at risk, and what we can do to protect ourselves and future generations. 💥Climate Change and Lung Health [Full Guide] https://bit.ly/4laye1x Climate change is already impacting our lives—and one of the clearest signs is its growing effect on respiratory health. As ...

An estimated 12.6 million people died as a result of living or working in an unhealthy environment in 2012 – nearly 1 in 4 of total global deaths, according to the World Health Organization. Environmental risk factors, such as air, water and soil pollution, chemical exposures, climate change, and ultraviolet radiation, contribute to more than ...

The State of Global Air (SoGA) report published in partnership with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warns on Wednesday that air pollution is increasingly impacting human health - and is now the second leading global risk factor for premature death.

. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:28 What comes to mind Today, we dive into a critical issue that affects millions of lives worldwide: the impact of air pollution on lung cancer. With the increase in industrialization, urbanization, and vehicular emissions, the air we breathe has become a toxic cocktail of harmful substances. Join us as we explore ...

Far above Earth's surface, the ozone layer helps to protect life from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Learn what CFCs are, how they have contributed to the ozone hole, and how the 1989 Montreal Protocol sought to put an end to ozone depletion. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's ...

Read The Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health: http://www.thelancet.com/commissions/pollution-and-health Credit: Pure Earth

Video discusses ways that climate change can impact community health, and things communities can do to prepare. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/video/climate-health/CDC-ClimateHealthAnimation_v2f ...

Air pollution represents a serious environmental problem causing premature deaths and impacts on ecosystems. World Meteorological Organization took the commitment at the First Air Pollution and Health conference to contribute to the reduction of the premature deaths from air pollution by providing the observational evidence of pollution levels ...

David Shukman examines the effect that air pollution has on our bodies.

New studies are raising public health concerns about the effect on air pollution on our brains. Researchers are trying to figure out how much, and to what extent, airborne contaminants are linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Dr. Deborah Cory-Slechta from the University of Rochester Medical Center joins Jeffrey ...

It's hard to imagine but even air that appears "clean" can be harmful. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what factors affect our air quality and some of the steps you can take to keep yourself safe.

Climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity, and no one is safe from it. Around the world, health care providers say said they are already seeing the effects of climate change on their patients. Warmer global temperatures have led to more frequent and longer heat waves, which can cause heat stroke and dehydration. Floods ...

Air pollution still remains one of the key environmental issues in the United States. Although it has seen incredible improvement since the 1970s, more than 4 in 10 Americans are still estimated to live in counties with poor air quality. Every year, air pollution kills more than 6 million people worldwide from heart attacks, stroke and diabetes ...

What causes air pollution? What are the side effects of air pollution on human health? Which organs does air pollution/ bad air quality damage? How can you control/ reduce indoor air pollutants? What are some ways you can protect yourself from air pollution? Video chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:14 - How pollution affects every organ 00:33 ...

Episode #66 Why does WHO consider air pollution a public health emergency? If you live in highly polluted areas does COVID-19 affect you differently? WHO’s Dr Maria Neira explains in Science in 5. Science in 5 is available in other languages, please see: Spanish: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7ktt7QccOeLSyI1agc6yRHjj Portuguese ...

What happens to our lungs if we live in a polluted city? Lung surgeon Dr Arvind Kumar tells us that because of the severe-plus pollution, our lungs are no longer healthy and pink. Everyone, even young children, have black spots common to smokers only earlier. Support The Quint's independent journalism. Become a member now: https://bit.ly ...

We’re back with another episode on climate change and health, and this time we’re looking at some of the indirect health effects, with a focus on how things like air pollution and allergens arise from a warming planet and make us sick, particularly affecting our respiratory system. Related HCT episodes: Climate and Health Playlist: Be sure ...

This three-minute video describes how indoor air quality impacts your lungs, as well as providing practical tips for improving the indoor air quality in your home.

A new study by the World Health Organization offers stunning statistics that health authorities globally will have to consider. Who is most at risk for getting lung cancer as a result of exposure to air pollution? How many people do authorities believe die each year as a result of pollution-related lung cancer? WSJ's Jason Bellini has # ...

Professor David Fishwick explains how dust and pollutants created from work activities can lead to life-changing and sometimes terminal lung diseases. http://www.hse.gov.uk/gohomehealthy/index.htm #workrig

Indoor air quality affects our physical health and our day-to-day performance. Matt wants people to think differently about the physical spaces they occupy, and how they impact their individual and social health. His experience as the CEO of ioAirFlow has demonstrated how spending most of our time indoors impacts well-being. Forest fires ...

Dr. Joe Allen joins MedCram to discuss HEPA and carbon filters, wildfire smoke, VOC off-gassing, MERV filters, ventilation, AQI, sick building syndrome, and the massive impact that our generally poor indoor air quality and indoor air pollution have on health, disease, and cognitive performance. Joseph Allen, DSc, MPH is Associate Professor of ...

Four out of 10 Americans breathe polluted air every day, and some are bearing that burden more than others. Here’s why. RELATED: Climate change: How US cities are already feeling the effects https://bit.ly/3bQfaGK Public health experts have long known that air pollution is associated with health conditions, including cardiovascular and ...

Air pollution is the single biggest environmental threat to the health and wellbeing of people around the world. That's according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In 2019, more than a million people across Africa were killed from air pollution. It's the second leading cause of death across the continent, after AIDS. African cities ...

Find out how traffic related air pollution impacts your health and what you can do to reduce it. https://www.airhealth.ca * * * * * Transcript * * * * * 5 ways to reduce traffic related air pollution And breathe easier 1) Walk, bike, use public transit or carpool 2) Drive at a steady speed 3) Avoid idling 4) Look after your engine so it burns ...

What do AQI levels actually tell us? What are the short and long term effects of air pollution? Why doesn’t the WHO recommend masks for air pollution? Do air purifiers really help? And what steps can the government take to tackle this problem effectively? Today on the show, we are joined by Dr. G.C. Khilani to discuss everything you need to ...

In this video, we dive into everything you need to know about AQI (Air Quality Index), how pollution affects your health, and the diseases caused by poor air quality. We also discuss practical tips on how to stay safe from pollution and protect yourself from the harmful effects of air pollution. Additionally, we’ll show you how to track AQI ...

This short film, from the Raising Risk Awareness initiative, looks at how aerosols affect atmospheric warming. Like greenhouse gases, aerosols affect the Earth’s radiative balance, intercepting solar radiation and either reflecting it back or absorbing it high in the atmosphere. Overall, aerosols have had a cooling effect on the surface ...

Smoke is in the air from Oregon wildfires. Whether the smoke arrives in Puget Sound from Oregon or somewhere else, people should be aware when unhealthful pollution is in the air and they should do something about it, says Dr. Joel Kaufman. He is a University of Washington professor of medicine at the School of Medicine and of environmental and ...