Podcasts / Air pollution and its impact on human health

Clinical Takeaway

Air pollution and its impact on human health

Expert/s: A/Prof Vicki Kotsirilos AM

Listen to the episode

Description

In this episode:

Air pollution has contributed to more than 3,000 premature deaths per year in Australia, nearly x3 that of deaths from MVA
Impacts include low birth weights, heart, lung disorders and cancers and many other issues
Doctors have a responsibility to speak out on these issues and to get involved in community action

Host: Dr David Lim, GP

Guests: A/Prof Vicki Kotsirilos, Medical Practitioner and GP

Total time: 36 mins

Last Updated: 21 May, 2021

Further your CPD learning

Based on this educational activity, complete these learning modules to gain additional CPD.

Reviewing Performance - Air pollution and its impact on human health

Continue your learning

NEXT LIVE Webcast

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Dr Rupert Hinds

Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Infants – Practical Advice for HCPs

Dr Shannon Thomas

TIAs and Carotid Stenosis

Dr Ginni Mansberg

Low libido - What is it & How is it Managed?

A/Prof Michael Woodward AM

Using the New RSV Vaccine in Practice

Join us for the next free webcast for GPs and healthcare professionals

High quality lectures delivered by leading independent experts

30 April 2024

expert

A/Prof Vicki Kotsirilos AM

Medical Practitioner and GP; Awarded Honorary Fellowship of the RACGP, Associate Professor, La Trobe University VIC, Associate Professor, Western Sydney University NSW

Does vaping actually work for tobacco cessation?

Women's health

Testosterone therapy for low libido – without the hype

Next up

Browse the latest podcasts from Healthed.

Genetics

Angelman Syndrome - Gene therapy

Prof David Segal discusses gene therapy, how it works, conditions which gene therapy is currently approved, and future direction of gene therapy in the potential treatment of Angelman Syndrome.

Neurology

Dementia risk reduction

Dr Hilton Koppe discusses dementia risk factors, reducing risk, and improving confidence in managing dementia in GP.

Air pollution and its impact on human health

Listen to the episode

Description

Last Updated: 21 May, 2021

Further your CPD learning