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Pollutants11
Outdoor air pollu10
Infections14
  • Young children exposed to second-hand smoke are at risk of the onset and exacerbation of asthma, pneumonia and bronchitis, and frequent lower respiratory infections. (who.int)
  • Globally, an estimated 60 000 children die before the age of 5 of lower respiratory infections caused by second-hand smoke. (who.int)
  • Those who live on into adulthood continue to suffer the health consequences of second-hand smoke exposure, as frequent lower respiratory infections in early childhood significantly increase risk of developing COPD in adulthood. (who.int)
  • Outcomes included household air pollution (PM 2.5 and CO), self-reported respiratory symptoms (with CCQ and MRC-breathlessness scale), chest infections, school absence and intervention acceptability. (nature.com)
  • Exposure to air pollution in the home or at work, family history, and respiratory infections like pneumonia also increase your risk. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2014, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reported that combined viral and bacterial infections are associated with the increase in asthma symptoms that many children experience during the fall. (nih.gov)
  • There is a very detailed combination of air pollution and respiratory infections. (mediaforfreedom.com)
  • Moreover, tobacco smoking, a modifiable risk factor, is associated with poorer outcomes in HIV-associated opportunistic infections, of which TB is the commonest in developing countries. (ersjournals.com)
  • The factors such as increasing respiratory infections amongst the region and poor hygiene in some parts is providing growth to the market. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • Some 6 million people, mostly children, die each year from acute respiratory infections, complicated particularly by indoor pollution often originating from unvented or poorly vented cooking facilities. (adventistworld.org)
  • These children have an increased risk of suffering lower-respiratory tract infections and middle-ear infections. (adventistworld.org)
  • Indoor air pollution can weaken the respiratory system, making individuals more susceptible to respiratory infections like bronchitis and pneumonia. (todaysmeet.com)
  • Most of the households in developing countries burn biomass fuel in traditional stoves with incomplete combustion that leads to high indoor air pollution and acute respiratory infections. (hindawi.com)
  • People with antibodies to Chlamydia pneumoniae , a type of bacterium that can cause chest infections, have an increased risk of lung cancer. (wcrf.org)
COPD28
  • Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition where the build-up of pus-filled mucus in the lungs results in a painful cough and agonising breathing difficulties. (who.int)
  • The risk of developing COPD is particularly high among individuals who start smoking at a young age, as tobacco smoke significantly slows lung development. (who.int)
  • Early smoking cessation is the most effective treatment for slowing the progression of COPD and improving asthma symptoms. (who.int)
  • The main cause of COPD is tobacco smoke, so if you smoke or used to smoke, you are at a higher risk of having COPD. (cdc.gov)
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation, a personalized treatment program that teaches you how to manage your COPD symptoms to improve quality of life. (cdc.gov)
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation helps improve COPD symptoms and allows you to be active without shortness of breath. (cdc.gov)
  • The primary cause of COPD is tobacco smoke. (who.int)
  • The primary cause of COPD is exposure to tobacco smoke (either active smoking or second-hand smoke). (who.int)
  • COPD is likely to increase in coming years due to higher smoking prevalence and aging populations in many countries. (who.int)
  • Many cases of COPD are preventable by avoidance or early cessation of smoking. (who.int)
  • COPD is not curable, but treatment can relieve symptoms, improve quality of life and reduce the risk of death. (who.int)
  • Tuberculosis (TB), smoking, HIV and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are burgeoning epidemics in developing countries. (ersjournals.com)
  • It is now also becoming clear that TB, like tobacco smoke, besides its known consequences of bronchiectasis and other pulmonary morbidity, is also a significant risk factor for the development of COPD. (ersjournals.com)
  • Thus, there is a deleterious and synergistic interaction between TB, HIV, tobacco smoking and COPD in a large proportion of the world's population. (ersjournals.com)
  • Potential interactions between tobacco smoking, HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with resultant pulmonary disability. (ersjournals.com)
  • Unlike the smoking "epidemic" in the developed world, which occurred at a time when exposure to TB and environmental pollution was decreasing, the modern COPD epidemic is, in addition, being fuelled by industrialisation and the rampant spread of TB and HIV 10 - 13 . (ersjournals.com)
  • We searched PubMed for peer-reviewed literature published over the last three decades with a focus on studies that reported data on the associations between smoking, TB, COPD and HIV. (ersjournals.com)
  • Also, the prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases, like COPD, occupational lung diseases, pulmonary hypertension and allergic asthma rhinitis, is increasing at an alarming rate due to tobacco smoking, biomass fuel air pollution and high exposure to dust. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • COPD is a chronic (long-term) disease, but there are ways to help prevent it - primarily by not smoking or quitting smoking. (healthpartners.com)
  • While it isn't possible to reverse the lung damage caused by COPD, there are ways to help manage the symptoms and improve your quality of life, including lifestyle changes and medication options. (healthpartners.com)
  • These results suggest that a healthy diet may play a crucial role in reducing the odds of COPD and in improving the function of the lungs. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Tobacco smoking accounts for 80% to 90% of the risk of developing COPD in the United States. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • Other factors that increase the risk of COPD include occupational or dust exposure, environmental air pollution, a1-antitrypsin deficiency, a history of childhood respiratory infection, advanced age, and factors related to low socioeconomic status. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • The WHO have estimated that around 10% of the burden of COPD globally is due to air pollution, most of which occurs indoors. (wnf-environmental.org)
  • Environmental tobacco smoke and the burning of biomass fuels provides much of the exposure to air pollution associated with COPD. (wnf-environmental.org)
  • Dr. Wheaton] Most COPD in the United States is caused by tobacco smoke, although about a quarter of COPD patients have never smoked. (cdc.gov)
  • COPD may also be caused by industrial fumes or other air pollution. (cdc.gov)
  • People with COPD who smoke are strongly encouraged to quit. (cdc.gov)
Lung cancer20
Symptoms8
  • In conclusion, locally tailored implementation of improved cookstoves/heaters is acceptable and has considerable effects on respiratory symptoms and indoor pollution, yet mean PM 2.5 levels remain above WHO recommendations. (nature.com)
  • Although medical treatment is essential, home remedies can help a person manage the symptoms and improve their comfort levels when they are not in the hospital. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • There is recorded evidence to show that asthma symptoms increase after a thunderstorm - the two are directly related. (mediaforfreedom.com)
  • If you're at increased risk, talk to your doctor about how to manage your risk and your symptoms. (hamiltonhealthsciences.ca)
  • Air pollution and fumes from harsh chemicals also increase asthma symptoms. (asthmafact.com)
  • It is also hard to predict what will come up or to control your environment when you travel, which increases the chances of experiencing more severe symptoms or an attack. (asthmafact.com)
  • Many of the reported aeroallergens, and we use the term airway/respiratory al- asthma prevalences are from repeated cross-sectional lergy either for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), allergic asthma, studies using questionnaires and thus the increase in preva- their combination or for their symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • These personalized plans help manage your symptoms and improve your stamina. (cdc.gov)
Cessation4
  • Further work, specifically mechanistic and epidemiological studies, is required to clarify the role of tobacco smoke on the progression of TB and HIV infection, and to assess the impact of smoking cessation interventions. (ersjournals.com)
  • 2013. Ī³-Tocopherol-rich supplementation additively improves vascular endothelial function during smoking cessation. . (oregonstate.edu)
  • Consumers believed that the ban could contribute to preventing smoking initiation among young people and to some extent also support cessation efforts. (bmj.com)
  • 13 Qualitative research with smokers in New Zealand has also indicated that tobacco retail displays can affect cessation attempts in a negative way. (bmj.com)
High levels of air pollution2
Allergens3
  • Results from the Asthma Phenotypes in the Inner City (APIC) study, reported in 2016, pinpointed sensitivity to multiple allergens, poor lung function, allergic rhinitis and exposure to second-hand smoke as major factors associated with asthma severity in children. (nih.gov)
  • The major risk factors for chronic respiratory diseases include tobacco smoke and other forms of indoor air pollution, allergens, household chemicals and outdoor pollution. (who.int)
  • Asthma is often associated with an abnormal reaction of the airways to various stimuli (allergens in the air, smoke, perfumes, etc. (gilmorehealth.com)
Chemicals7
  • Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or biological materials into the atmosphere, causing harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or damaging ecosystems. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tobacco smoke is a very dangerous form of indoor air pollution: it contains over 7 000 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer. (who.int)
  • Toxic waste dumps, mining activities, paper mills, military activities, agricultural chemicals, and urban pollution are common sources of carcinogen exposure on reservations and among the urban poor. (ncuih.org)
  • Household air pollution can result from fuels that are used for cooking, indoor tobacco smoking, insecticides and pest controls, and building materials and chemicals used for cleaning purposes [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Eliminate or minimize tobacco smoke, smoke from fireplaces and wood stoves, mold, carbon monoxide, asbestos and other chemicals. (hamiltonhealthsciences.ca)
  • A patient may also be asked to compare the smells or tastes of different chemicals, and how the intensities of smells and tastes grow when a chemical concentration is increased. (rochesterhnc.com)
  • 4. The principal areas of focus of the strategy include safe drinking-water and sanitation and hygiene, air pollution and clean energy, chemicals and wastes, climate change, vector control and health in the workplace. (who.int)
Secondhand smoke6
Carbon monoxide1
Globally2
  • Hence, it is important that countries adopt the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) and implement the MPOWER package of measures so that non-smoking becomes the norm globally. (who.int)
  • Pollution is one of the leading causes of death globally. (weforum.org)
Biomass fuel1
  • Incomplete combustion of biomass fuel for domestic energy requirement with very traditional stoves in three-rock adjustment leads to high indoor air pollution [ 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
Pollen1
  • Asthma sufferers generally have different triggers in common like pollen, pet dander and smoke. (asthmafact.com)
Decreases3
  • However, after 24 months of age, the risk decreases with increasing age. (aafp.org)
  • Advertising has been shown to increase tobacco consumption, 1 and tobacco smoking prevalence decreases when tobacco advertising is banned. (bmj.com)
  • Smoking is bad in general for everyone, but it is particularly worse for asthma suffers because it decreases the amount of oxygen in the lungs, putting you at higher risk for asthma attacks. (asthmafact.com)
Consumption8
  • The campaign also serves as a call to action, advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption and engaging stakeholders across multiple sectors in the fight for tobacco control. (who.int)
  • Until 1992, in the United States at least, cigar consumption had been declining for many decades and cigars accounted for only a small fraction of tobacco consumed. (bmj.com)
  • But in 1993, a large and sustained increase occurred in cigar consumption. (bmj.com)
  • The monograph also covers trends in consumption and prevalence of smoking cigars, toxicology and pharmacology, indoor air pollution, marketing and promotion, and regulatory policies in the United States. (bmj.com)
  • The monograph contains detailed analyses of trends in consumption and in prevalence of cigar smoking. (bmj.com)
  • Control, which was ratified by Law of Ukraine N 3534-IV of 15 March 2006 and would result in a substantial decrease in the prevalence of tobacco-smoking, and consequently a decrease in illnesses and deaths caused by tobacco consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke. (who.int)
  • The core code "tobacco consumption and its control programme" was extracted and its related themes were listed. (who.int)
  • hookah consumption was increasing. (who.int)
Smokers7
  • But knowledge among large sections of the general public, and particularly among smokers, on the implications for the health of people's lungs from tobacco smoking and second-hand smoke exposure is low in some countries. (who.int)
  • Cigar smokers have often been grouped with pipe smokers and, sometimes, former cigarette smokers have been included with those who smoked cigars only (these people are called "secondary" cigar smokers). (bmj.com)
  • The authors' conclusions that "cigar smoking can cause oral, esophageal, laryngeal, and lung cancers" and "regular cigar smokers who inhale, particularly those who smoke several cigars per day, have an increased risk of coronary heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease" are soundly based on the evidence. (bmj.com)
  • The studies of cigarette smokers who turn to cigars show that they have higher disease risks than those who quit, indicating that the beneficial effect of quitting is diminished if a person takes up cigar smoking. (bmj.com)
  • The POS tobacco display ban was supported by a majority of the population, and by one out of three daily smokers. (bmj.com)
  • If you have asthma, try to avoid smokers, even if you do not smoke. (asthmafact.com)
  • First, smokers should make every effort to quit smoking. (cdc.gov)
Epidemiological4
  • However, this association is not widely known in developing countries because the majority of epidemiological studies on air pollution from road traffic and allergic rhinitis are done in developed countries. (scirp.org)
  • Indoor air pollution is a second risk factor for TB and, although often linked with passive smoke inhalation, emerges as an independent risk factor in epidemiological studies 2 - 4 . (ersjournals.com)
  • In most epidemiological studies, insufficient subjects smoked cigars for precise analysis. (bmj.com)
  • Epidemiological research has explored the association of air pollution and various cancers. (wnf-environmental.org)
People's4
  • World No Tobacco Day 2019 will focus on the multiple ways that exposure to tobacco affects the health of people's lungs worldwide. (who.int)
  • Different environmental factors such as air pollution may be predictive of people's chances of having certain cardiovascular diseases. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Scientists in many areas of study seek to understand what increases people's risk for death. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The removal of POS tobacco displays was perceived as a barrier for young people's access to tobacco products, as affecting attachment to cigarette brands and as contributing to tobacco denormalisation. (bmj.com)
Particulate matter2
Exposures2
  • Air pollution exposures contributed a significant burden of cardiovascular disease, similar to tobacco smokeā€¦The study demonstrates that environmental risk factors are present and evaluable in rural, low-resource settings. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Improving the knowledge of mech- the identification of molecular alterations focus is on cancers of the breast, anisms of carcinogenesis related to and molecular pathways deregulated urinary tract, and liver and childhood environmental exposures provides a by specific cancer risk factors. (who.int)
Significantly4
  • In the 1950s, 1970s, and 1990s, the United States Congress enacted a series of Clean Air Acts which significantly strengthened regulation of air pollution. (wikipedia.org)
  • Oral ingestion of solubilized keratin plus vitamins and minerals significantly improved various aspects of skin appearance, decreased hair loss, and increased nail strength. (lifeextension.com)
  • A growing body of evidence has suggested that the rate of acute myocardial infarction significantly decreased after the introduction of the smoking ban regulations, usually within a short time period. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The prevalence of allergic conditions has increased significantly over the last two decades and continues to rise. (knowyourallergy.net)
Fumes2
  • A respiratory disposable device are the devices used to protect from inhaling vapors, fumes, gases, matters, airborne bacteria's, viruses present in the environment which may be harmful for the health and infect the body therefore respiratory disposable have increased the growth in the market. (precedenceresearch.com)
  • Other common causes include exposure to outdoor and indoor air pollution, diesel engine exhaust, welding fumes, and asbestos. (who.int)
Deaths6
  • A 2020 paper published by researchers at MIT found that about half of air pollution and half of the resulting deaths are caused by emissions from outside a given state's boundaries, typically from prevailing winds moving west to east. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tobacco use directly contributes to 22% of global cancer deaths. (who.int)
  • Air pollution also results in an increase in cardiac deaths, and has even been associated with dementia and renal disease. (mediaforfreedom.com)
  • Even though deaths from such practices are relatively uncommon in the developed countries, indoor air pollution may still have significant health effects that many people might not be aware of ( McGranahan & Murray, 2012: p. 142 ). (scirp.org)
  • The harmful effects of smoking are not only confined to active tobacco consumers, but also for those exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) [ 2 ], which is listed as the third leading cause of preventable poor health and premature deaths in the developed world [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • According to the US Surgeon General's report, tobacco smoking is a major population risk factor for coronary heart disease, the leading cause of deaths in the US [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
Mortality8
  • Age-adjusted mortality from cancer is steadily increasing among Native Americans, raising concern about environmental causes. (ncuih.org)
  • Abuse of tobacco can be shown to be the most important contributor to cancer mortality among Native Americans. (ncuih.org)
  • Despite decades-long reductions in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, CVD mortality rates have recently plateaued and even increased in some subgroups, and the prevalence of CVD risk factors remains high. (cdc.gov)
  • Despite steady declines in CVD mortality rates over approximately the last 40 years, heart disease and stroke remain the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, respectively, and their associated mortality rates have recently begun to plateau in the general population and even increase among some subpopulations. (cdc.gov)
  • Multiple factors such as air pollution and fuel-burning methods can impact cardiovascular and all-cause mortality risk at varying degrees, according to a new study. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Those in areas of high air pollution were 17% more likely to experience cardiovascular mortality and 20% more likely to experience all-cause mortality. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • As the length from a PCI increased, so did the risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which indicate that asthma-related mortality and hospitalization rates are increasing among persons aged less than 25 years. (cdc.gov)
People16
  • According to a 2009 report, around "60 percent of Americans live in areas where air pollution has reached unhealthy levels that can make people sick. (wikipedia.org)
  • People who smoke are twice as likely to fall ill with TB. (who.int)
  • however, the condition can occur in people who have never smoked. (medlineplus.gov)
  • For people who smoke, the most important part of treatment is to stop smoking. (cdc.gov)
  • We also help people overcome their addiction to tobacco products and live healthier lives. (lung.org)
  • It is likely that reducing risk and improving these environmental factors will involve the work of multiple people and groups. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Moreover 345 million people are suffering from respiratory disease due to increased pollution in the regions and also usage of cigarettes from the individuals which gives tobacco smoke which is hazardous to health. (precedenceresearch.com)
  • Experts believe that as time went on, many more people eventually perished as a result of this environmental disaster and the severe air pollution that ensued. (adventistworld.org)
  • 4.3 million people die annually from exposure to household air pollution. (scirp.org)
  • further observed that more people die from smoke from household fires than from HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. (scirp.org)
  • Many people who use marijuana also smoke cigarettes, and marijuana smoking exposes a person to more tar and other cancer-causing substances that you would find in cigarettes. (weeklycheckup.com)
  • Tobacco smoking is projected to kill about one billion people worldwide in the 21st century [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Preimplementation, young people were tempted by tobacco products when seeing them in the shop more often than older people. (bmj.com)
  • One leading cause of issues in children who have asthma is that people smoke around them. (asthmafact.com)
  • Make sure you keep your child away from other people who are smoking, too. (asthmafact.com)
  • Tobacco smoking is the most concentrated form of pollution that most people are exposed to. (rochesterhnc.com)
Quitting3
Dander1
Tuberculosis2
Steadily2
Socioeconomic2
  • Inaccuracies in data collection regarding socioeconomic status, as well as using participants' fuel use and ventilation levels to examine air pollution exposure indirectly may have affected the results. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Risk factors for asthma include a family history of allergic disease, the presence of allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE), viral respiratory illnesses , exposure to aeroallergens , cigarette smoke, obesity , and lower socioeconomic status. (medscape.com)
Household air pollution1
Prevalence of allergic2
  • The causes of the increase in the prevalence of allergic rhinitis remain to be determined. (scirp.org)
  • Air pollution from cars is therefore a major risk factor for increasing the prevalence of allergic rhinitis. (scirp.org)
Factors6
  • Orienting funding through domestic, bilateral and multilateral channels towards evidence-based, cost-effective interventions to reduce the risk factors, including tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol, can reduce unnecessary expenditure on high-cost interventions, medicines and technologies. (who.int)
  • The greatest cancer risks for Qatari nationals may be lifestyle factors, particularly obesity, physical inactivity and tobacco use. (who.int)
  • Climate change, unplanned urbanization and air pollution are among the major risk factors for some respiratory NCDs. (mediaforfreedom.com)
  • Millions of Americans have CVD risk factors that place them at increased risk for having a cardiovascular event, despite the existence of proven strategies for preventing or managing CVD risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • Other factors like, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, and smoking are also associated with a higher occurrence of many other ailments in the region. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • The scientific literature suggests that many environmental factors contribute to the increase in sensitization and development of airway allergies. (cdc.gov)
Evidence12
  • Despite strong evidence of the harms of tobacco on lung health, the potential of tobacco control for improving lung health remains underestimated. (who.int)
  • Economic evidence indicates that smoke-free policies can reduce healthcare costs substantially. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • In addition, the evidence shows smoke-free policies do not have an adverse economic impact on businesses, including bars and restaurants. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • This CPSTF finding is based on evidence from a systematic review of legislative smoke-free policies published in 2010 (Callinan et al. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • There is evidence that the spread of Western diet and lifestyle worldwide has led to an increase in the availability and affordability of foods associated with a Western diet in developing countries [ 30 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Evidence also links tobacco smoke pollution to increased Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). (adventistworld.org)
  • Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside-evidence has shown daily use of sunscreen resulted in no noticeable increase in skin aging after 4.5 years. (lifeextension.com)
  • Preclinical and clinical evidence has demonstrated that oral intake of collagen peptides reduces wrinkles and improves skin moisture, elasticity, and may help protect against photoaging. (lifeextension.com)
  • 24.2% for medi- impact of tobacco control over three was developed in 2003, is an evidence- cal students in Bandar Abbas in 2008 decades in Islamic Republic of Iran. (who.int)
  • A recent systematic review concluded that the evidence that POS advertising and displays increase susceptibility to smoking and uptake of smoking among youth is strong. (bmj.com)
  • There is a significant body of evidence to show that air pollution is associated with significant harm to health. (wnf-environmental.org)
  • The evidence for breast cancer and air pollution is far less clear as published studies have inconsistent reports. (wnf-environmental.org)
Cardiovascular2
  • Because important groundwork and progress were made during the first 5 years ( 5 , 6 ), Million Hearts 2022 was launched in 2017 to accelerate the implementation of effective strategies to improve cardiovascular health. (cdc.gov)
  • Both indoor and outdoor sources of air pollution are associated with cardiovascular disease. (wnf-environmental.org)
Attributable2
  • Smoke-free legislations in public and work places were associated with significant reduction in acute MI risk, which might be partly attributable to reduced smoking prevalence. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It is estimated that over 90% of cases among men and over 80% among women worldwide are attributable to tobacco use. (wcrf.org)
Allergic rhinitis2
  • Our data suggest that exposure to air pollution at the workplace in vendors could lead to allergic rhinitis. (scirp.org)
  • The IgE antibodies and associated cellular responses are responsible for the allergic airway diseases, allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma, which are increasing in societies with Western life style. (cdc.gov)
Physical inactivity2
  • During 2015-2016, adult sodium intake averaged 3,535 mg/day and the prevalences of blood pressure control, combustible tobacco use, and physical inactivity were 48.5%, 22.3% and 29.1%, respectively. (cdc.gov)
  • Compared with 2011-2012, significant improvements were observed in combustible tobacco use and physical inactivity, but the prevalence of aspirin use to prevent CVD declined. (cdc.gov)
Pulmonary1
  • Third, pulmonary rehabilitation combines patient education and exercise training to improve your quality of life. (cdc.gov)
Minimize2
  • and to minimize the social, environmental and economic consequences of tobacco use by carrying out tobacco control measures at national and local levels. (who.int)
  • This article offers a few usual ways to improve air quality and minimize pollution in your home, office, or any indoor space you may find yourself in. (appsfuel.com)
Health15
  • These are required by law to be reviewed every five years, as new scientific information becomes available on the health and property impacts of pollution. (wikipedia.org)
  • The focus of World No Tobacco Day 2019 is on "tobacco and lung health. (who.int)
  • Active TB, compounded by the damaging lung health effects of tobacco smoking, substantially increases risk of disability and death from respiratory failure. (who.int)
  • The most effective measure to improve lung health is to reduce tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure. (who.int)
  • feasible actions and measures that key audiences, including the public and governments, can take to reduce the risks to lung health posed by tobacco. (who.int)
  • So far, studies towards the effect of improved cookstoves on health and pollution reported variable findings. (nature.com)
  • The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. (lung.org)
  • The authors argue that to improve our environments and decrease the health risks associated with it, we need to take multiple approaches. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • What's 'holistic health' and how does it relate to improved performance at work? (weforum.org)
  • In this section, we will delve into the effects of poor indoor air quality on overall health and the link between indoor air pollution and respiratory issues. (todaysmeet.com)
  • to educate health professionals employed in all kinds of health care facility about ways to provide adequate medical treatment to those who wish to stop using tobacco products, and to develop and introduce into everyday practice standards of such treatment. (who.int)
  • Indoor air pollution consistently ranks among the top five environmental risks to public health. (aconcordcarpenter.com)
  • Reported by: Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Br, Div of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, National Center for Environmental Health, CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • Although air pollution has decreased in many parts of the world, it represents a major and growing health problem for the residents of some cities in certain industrializing countries. (cdc.gov)
  • Conversely, those with preexisting heart and lung disease, children, and older adults have an increased risk for adverse health effects from even short-term exposure to air pollution. (cdc.gov)
Cigarette3
Contributor2
Quit1
Indoor air6
  • As of December 2012, 26 U.S. states plus Washington, D.C. had enacted comprehensive 100% smoke-free indoor air laws covering government and private worksites, restaurants, and bars (CDC, 2012a). (thecommunityguide.org)
  • Long-term exposure to indoor air pollution can impair lung function, causing breathing difficulties and reducing oxygen supply to the body. (todaysmeet.com)
  • The Aerus Quietpure Home Air Purifier offers a range of features and benefits that make it a standout choice for improving indoor air quality. (todaysmeet.com)
  • Despite the increasing recognition of the importance of indoor air pollution, there have been few attempts to delineate the knowledge of and attitudes towards indoor air pollution, as well as the use of said knowledge and the effect of the attitudes on practice. (scirp.org)
  • Usually, the most effective way to improve indoor air quality is to control the source of pollution, and the other methods are proper ventilation and the use of air cleaners ( Syed, 2012: p. 14 ). (scirp.org)
  • Cleaning your air filter on a regular basis (every 2-4 weeks) is one of the BEST ways to improve your indoor air quality. (aconcordcarpenter.com)
Harmful2
  • The annual campaign is an opportunity to raise awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure, and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form. (who.int)
  • It dispels any myths that cigar smoking is not harmful. (bmj.com)