Contaminación atmosférica por dióxidos de nitrógeno en Región Metropolitana y su impacto sobre la salud
Rev. méd. Chile
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149(10)oct. 2021.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The Chilean Metropolitan region is exposed to nitrogen dioxide levels that are above the WHO Air Quality Guidelines.Aim:
To report the exposure to nitrogen dioxide levels and to estimate the damage that these levels can cause in health. Material andMethods:
Description of nitrogen dioxide levels in the Chilean Metropolitan Region between 2016 and 2018 and the attributable risk of these levels on the population health.Results:
The average hourly levels of nitrogen dioxide exceeded 40 pg/m3. In the three years studied, 11,686 attributable health problems were estimated, including deaths, hospitalizations, and attendance to emergency rooms.Conclusions:
We provide valid information to review and adjust primary air quality standards for nitrogen dioxide. The exposed population should be educated about the risk of this exposure to promote self-care.
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Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2021
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Article
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