variables of disease and incidence - air quality Flashcards
1
Q
why is air quality a major health problem?
A
it has the ability to impact everyone from less developed to developed
2
Q
what does the WHO say about it?
A
that is it the single largest environmental health risk
3
Q
what does polluted air affect?
A
the cardiovascular and respiratory system
4
Q
how many people died in 2012 from cadiovascular and respiratory problems prematurely?
A
3.7 million
5
Q
how many deaths are due to heart disease that are premature?
A
88%
6
Q
which areas are affected greatly by air pollution?
A
developed
7
Q
what percentage of deaths occur in developed countries?
A
88%
