What Do We Know about the Risk of Asthma and the Environment (Air Pollution)? A Population-based Approach
Outdoor air pollution is a major cause of death and disease globally. The health effects range from increased hospital admissions and emergency room visits, to increased risk of premature death. Globally, more than 540 million people live with a chronic respiratory disease (such as asthma), in areas where air pollution plays a significant role in disease morbidity and mortality.
This presentation will review:
- the lifetime risk of developing asthma in the Ontario population
- the association between air pollution and asthma
- the role of air pollution in disease progression
- future research directions