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Air Pollution Burden of Illness in Toronto |
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July 8, 2004
Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Toronto's Acting Medical Officer of Health, has released a study estimating that five common air pollutants contribute to about 1,700 premature deaths and 6,000 hospital admissions in Toronto each year.
The report cites studies around the world demonstrating that air pollution causes reduced lung function, asthma attacks, emergency room visits, lung cancer, high blood pressure and reduced life expectancy.
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News Release - Study shows Toronto's air pollution harms thousands of residents,
Medical Officer of Health calls for action on air quality, July 8, 2004 (PDF) |
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Backgrounder
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Air Pollution Burden of Illness in Toronto: 2004 Summary
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Agenda for Action on Air and Health |
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