The prevalence of asthma in the U.S. has increased by more than 75% since 1980 (arb.ca.gov).
Air pollution plays a well-documented role in the development of asthma and asthma attacks. The ARB-funded Children's Health Study at the University of Southern California found that children who lived in communities with high ozone levels were more likely to develop asthma than the same active children living in areas with less ozone pollution.
What you can do (kidshealth.org):
Air pollution plays a well-documented role in the development of asthma and asthma attacks. The ARB-funded Children's Health Study at the University of Southern California found that children who lived in communities with high ozone levels were more likely to develop asthma than the same active children living in areas with less ozone pollution.
What you can do (kidshealth.org):
- Avoid triggers (i.e., smoke, soot, aerosols, dust)
- Pay attention to pollution levels (http://www.airnow.gov/ & http://www.weather.com/)
- Don't drive (share a ride, take public transportation, ride a bike, or walk)
- Don't put gas in your car until after 7 pm
- Avoid mowing your lawn until after 7 pm or until the air quality improves
- Don't use paints, solvents or polishes that produce fumes
- If barbecuing, use an electric starter instead of charcoal lighter fluid
No comments:
Post a Comment