Respiratory Health and Cities.

Autor: Mohan, Anant, Alupo, Patricia, Martinez, Fernando J., Mendes, Renata G., Zhang, Jing, Hurst, John R.
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Zdroj: American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine; 8/15/2023, Vol. 208 Issue 4, p371-373, 3p
Abstrakt: The article focuses on the challenges of respiratory health in urban environments due to factors such as poor air quality, overcrowding, and lack of access to clean water and sanitation. It discusses the triple threat to health in cities—noncommunicable diseases, infectious diseases, and injuries—and emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts to improve respiratory health in urban areas, and considering factors like air quality.
Databáze: Complementary Index