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Stricter smoking regulations resulted in fewer asthma hospitalizations
Healio Christopher Millett, MD, of the School of Public Health at Imperial College London, and colleagues looked at data on a set of children aged 14 years and younger who were seen at an ED for asthma from April 2002 to November 2010. Before a ban on … |
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Sierra Clubs in Maine, NH, Call for Stricter Pollution Controls on Schiller Plant
MPBN News Corkery says in particular, sulfur dioxide–or SO2–has been linked to asthma attacks, cardiac distress, and respiratory problems. She says in 2010, Schiller emitted over 3000 tons of SO2. That amount falls within current federal standards, … |
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Air pollution: Obama administration seeks stricter limits on mercury pollution …
Chicago Tribune The EPA estimates that portion of the rule will annually prevent up to 17000 premature deaths, 11000 heart attacks and 120000 asthma attacks. Some utility representatives say the Obama administration has vastly understated the potential financial costs … Will Deadly Air Pollution Settle in Virginia? Online comment: Make healthy air a priority now Clean Air is a Fundamental Right |
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