The Clinical Takeaway: Air Pollution and its Impact on Human Health
The Clinical Takeaway: Air Pollution and its Impact on Human Health
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; Awarded Honorary Fellowship of the RACGP, Associate Professor, La Trobe University VIC, Associate Professor, Western Sydney University NSW
Total time: 36 mins


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