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Introduction
Introduction Hong Kong is overwhelmed by air pollution. Air Pollution Index (API) stands at a high level throughout the year. It is estimated that around 38 billion dollars are spent each year to cover the health care cost and loss of productivity in relation to air-pollution-related respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses.
Environmental factors affecting Chest and Heart Diseases
Environmental factors affecting Chest and Heart Diseases Air pollution affects everyone, particularly the following groups especially when they exercise outdoors.
Air Pollution in Hong Kong
Air Pollution in Hong Kong Air pollution index (API) was introduced by Environmental Protection Department in January 1998. It is a simple and unified index to measure air pollution levels. It serves as a basis for issuing advice to the public before the onset of air pollution episodes. It will help the public, particularly susceptible groups such as people with heart or respiratory illnesses, to consider taking precautionary measures when necessary.
Outdoor - the Effects of Air Pollution on Health
Outdoor - the Effects of Air Pollution on Health It is estimated that around 38 billion dollars is spent each year to cover the health care cost and loss of productivity in relation to air-pollution-related respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses. It has been shown that air pollution is directly related to the number of admissions to hospital for respiratory illness.
The Effects of Air Pollution on Health of School Children in Hong Kong
The Effects of Air Pollution on Health of School Children in Hong Kong The Chinese University of Hong Kong conducted a study of the effects of air pollution on health of school children in Hong Kong during 1995-1997.
Indoor - The Effects of Air Pollution on Health
Indoor - The Effects of Air Pollution on Health Scientific evidence reveals that poor indoor air quality is related to health issues as shown:
Second Hand Smoking
Second Hand Smoking Over 4 million of people died of smoking according to the information from the World Health Organization. A significant proportion of deaths is related to second hand smoking.
Asthma and Environment
Asthma and Environment Asthma is a common respiratory illness due to allergic inflammation of respiratory tract. It results in mucosal swelling and obstruction of the small airways. Symptoms of asthma include periodic cough, wheeze and shortness of breath. Asthma is commonly seen. 10-15% of children and 6-8% of adult is affected by asthma.
Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary Heart Disease Coronary heart disease is the commonest cardiovascular illness. In Hong Kong it kills several thousand people per year. Atherosclerosis leads to narrowing of coronary vessels resulting in ischaemia to the heart muscle.
Risk Factors of Coronary Heart Disease
Risk Factors of Coronary Heart Disease Avoidable Risk Factors and their Preventions......
Heart Disease and Environmental Factors
Heart Disease and Environmental Factors Environmental factors are important factors that can trigger an acute heart attack. Patients with coronary heart disease should avoid outdoor activities in a cold or heavily polluted environment
How can we help clean the air?
How can we help clean the air? Air pollution affects everyone. Hong Kong Special Administrative Government has established a series of measures to control air pollution.
4R Concept: Reduce, Replace, Reuse and Recycle
4R Concept: Reduce, Replace, Reuse and Recycle 4R concept means Reduce, Replace, Reuse and Recycle. By practicing the 4R concept in our daily life, we can reduce the production of wastes and use the resources more effectively.
Exercise and Environmental Protection
Exercise and Environmental Protection Technology gives us a comfortable life nowadays. We do not need to farm for food and wash clothes with our own hands. Thus, our exercise capacity is likely to deteriorate if we do not practice regular exercise session in our living.