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  • Clinical Takeaway

Air pollution and its impact on human health

Expert/s: A/Prof Vicki Kotsirilos AM

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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

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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

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