"It is a major hazard from a healthwise. Many people have to be hospitalised due to this. This is a disaster in a way for humanity. The public health is at a very high risk right now. There is an increase in lung problems, asthma, strokes," said Trehan, who is Chairman and Managing Direct
Short and long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to an increased risk of hospitalisation for serious heart and lung problems, according to two major US studies published in The British Medical Journal.
People with lung problems such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) face even larger risks from climate change, according to a research.
Bronchitis in early childhood has been found to increase the risk of lung diseases in middle age according to research from the Allergy and Lung Health Unit at the University of Melbourne.
Austria [Vienna], July 30 (ANI): According to a recent study, by checking handgrip strength, one can rapidly and easily determine muscle strength, a significant predictor of death.
Washington [US], June 21 (ANI): According to research from the Allergy and Lung Health Unit at the University of Melbourne, bronchitis in early childhood has been found to increase the risk of lung diseases in middle age.
Washington D.C. [USA], August 1 (ANI): Overweight, obese or diabetic pregnant women have an increased risk of giving birth to a baby with less mature lungs than babies of normal weight pregnancies.