Air pollution disasters including Seveso disaster and great smog of Delhi with the cause of these disasters ans their effects on human health, public property and environment
Air pollution disasters including Seveso disaster and great smog of Delhi with the cause of these disasters ans their effects on human health, public property and environment
Outdoor air pollution kills more than 3.5 million people across the world every year, and causes health problems, from asthma to heart disease, for many more. This is costing OECD societies plus China and India an estimated USD 3.5 trillion a year in terms of the value of lives lost and ill health, and the trend is rising. But how much of the cost of those deaths and health problems is due to pollution from cars, trucks and motorcycles on our roads? Initial evidence suggests that in OECD countries, road transport is likely responsible for about half the USD 1.7 trillion total.
Based on extensive new epidemiological evidence since the 2010 Global Burden of Disease study, and OECD estimates of the Value of Statistical Life, The Cost of Air Pollution provides evidence that the health impacts of air pollution are about four times greater than previously estimated and the economic costs much higher than previously thought.
These Highlights outline the key messages in the report.
Air pollution and climate change, DelhiSachin Kumar
Relationship between the Air pollution and Climate change and what are various policies adopted by the GoI and Delhi government to tackle the improve the air quality or mitigate the air pollution in our Capital.
Air pollution in lahore, causes and it effect on environment, air pollutant, major air pollutants that causes the air pollution , NOX, SOX, carbon monoxide, conclusions and recommendations,ned university
Smog is a kind of intense air pollution, originally named for the mixture of smoke and fog in the air. Major cities around the world are experiencing the effects of air pollution.
Quality air is a scarce resource and Delhi has the worst air quality as per WHO study. Magneto Environmental Grouppe gives some respite by improving indoor air quality through its latest air purification technology.
the presentation is all about Delhi air pollution
it include:
1. history of pollution
2. causes
3. some of the numerical example to show pollution situation initiative taken by the government to control the measures
Outdoor air pollution kills more than 3.5 million people across the world every year, and causes health problems, from asthma to heart disease, for many more. This is costing OECD societies plus China and India an estimated USD 3.5 trillion a year in terms of the value of lives lost and ill health, and the trend is rising. But how much of the cost of those deaths and health problems is due to pollution from cars, trucks and motorcycles on our roads? Initial evidence suggests that in OECD countries, road transport is likely responsible for about half the USD 1.7 trillion total.
Based on extensive new epidemiological evidence since the 2010 Global Burden of Disease study, and OECD estimates of the Value of Statistical Life, The Cost of Air Pollution provides evidence that the health impacts of air pollution are about four times greater than previously estimated and the economic costs much higher than previously thought.
These Highlights outline the key messages in the report.
Air pollution and climate change, DelhiSachin Kumar
Relationship between the Air pollution and Climate change and what are various policies adopted by the GoI and Delhi government to tackle the improve the air quality or mitigate the air pollution in our Capital.
Air pollution in lahore, causes and it effect on environment, air pollutant, major air pollutants that causes the air pollution , NOX, SOX, carbon monoxide, conclusions and recommendations,ned university
Smog is a kind of intense air pollution, originally named for the mixture of smoke and fog in the air. Major cities around the world are experiencing the effects of air pollution.
Quality air is a scarce resource and Delhi has the worst air quality as per WHO study. Magneto Environmental Grouppe gives some respite by improving indoor air quality through its latest air purification technology.
the presentation is all about Delhi air pollution
it include:
1. history of pollution
2. causes
3. some of the numerical example to show pollution situation initiative taken by the government to control the measures
City Speak XI - Is transport the solution or the enemy? Simon Ng of HKUSTDesigningHongKong
Development and transport are closely related, but how do we connect the dots and guarantee a livable city for future generations?
Lifting the moratorium in Mid-levels, reducing the threshold for redevelopment and the constant pressure to increase density are all choking the older parts of Hong Kong with more traffic and roadside air pollution.
How do we deal with the increased traffic on new roads to the Mainland? How many more roads are we planning to build on our waterfront? Is there too much public transport clogging up our roads? Is replacing pedestrian crossings with subways and footbridges a good thing?
What plans are there for environmentally friendly transport and aesthetically more pleasing transport infrastructure in Hong Kong? Where are the hopes for making our city more pedestrian-friendly? Can new engine technology solve our problems? Could electronic road pricing help? Will the new rail lines be enough? Do we have a sustainable (transport) plan for our city?
Planners, engineers, academics and officials will discuss whether transport is our solution or our enemy.
Designing Hong Kong is a not-for-profit organisation focused on sustainable urban planning. See: www.designinghongkong.com
Civic Exchange - 2009 The Air We Breathe Conference - Application of Studies ...Civic Exchange
Civic Exchange 2009 The Air We Breathe Conference - Experts Symposium 9 January 2009
Application of Studies on Health Effects of Air Pollution in Hong Kong
presented by Dr CM Wong (Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong)
http://air.dialogue.org.hk
City Speak XI - Is transport the solution or the enemy? Chapman Lam of MVADesigningHongKong
Development and transport are closely related, but how do we connect the dots and guarantee a livable city for future generations?
Lifting the moratorium in Mid-levels, reducing the threshold for redevelopment and the constant pressure to increase density are all choking the older parts of Hong Kong with more traffic and roadside air pollution.
How do we deal with the increased traffic on new roads to the Mainland? How many more roads are we planning to build on our waterfront? Is there too much public transport clogging up our roads? Is replacing pedestrian crossings with subways and footbridges a good thing?
What plans are there for environmentally friendly transport and aesthetically more pleasing transport infrastructure in Hong Kong? Where are the hopes for making our city more pedestrian-friendly? Can new engine technology solve our problems? Could electronic road pricing help? Will the new rail lines be enough? Do we have a sustainable (transport) plan for our city?
Planners, engineers, academics and officials will discuss whether transport is our solution or our enemy.
Designing Hong Kong is a not-for-profit organisation focused on sustainable urban planning. See: www.designinghongkong.com
Prof Margaret Bell CBE (Newcastle University) http://www.ncl.ac.uk/transport/people/profile/margaret.bell speaking at Acorn Road group meeting 18 July 2013
CitySpeak X: Green City. Cool City: Edward Ng - Urban heat and air ventilatio...DesigningHongKong
City Speak X: A Green City, A Cool City
Speaker: Edward Ng Yan-yung
Urban heat and air ventilation – what are the implications for public health?
Hong Kong is surrounded by so much water and has so many green mountains, so does it really need more urban open space? How do we respond to the threats of global warming and air pollution? What is the meaning of “the urban heat island effect”? What is an “air ventilation assessment”? What value doesthe community place on open space? Is the demand for recreation and sport changing? Do we need a landscape vision and master plan? Is “green infrastructure” becoming more important than roads and railway lines in securing a sustainable built environment in Hong Kong?
Join experts, academics, planners, government officials and landscape architects in a discussion about how to stay cool in our city.
Designing Hong Kong is a not-for-profit organisation focused on sustainable urban planning. See: www.designinghongkong.com
Air pollution: its causes,effects and pollutantsMaliha Eesha
This presentation gives the complete detail of air, air pollution, air pollutants and their types, each pollutant in detail and its causes and effects, acid rain, methods of prevention,smog,acidification,indoor pollution and so on. It is a complete package and I hope it'll be helpful in school! :)
Air Pollution: Ways to tackle it in India vs other countriesUnnati Garg
Presentation on Air Pollution: Ways to tackle it in India vs other countries. It includes the causes of air pollution and ways to eradicate it used by India and other countries.
Telehealth Psychology Building Trust with Clients.pptxThe Harvest Clinic
Telehealth psychology is a digital approach that offers psychological services and mental health care to clients remotely, using technologies like video conferencing, phone calls, text messaging, and mobile apps for communication.
Antibiotic Stewardship by Anushri Srivastava.pptxAnushriSrivastav
Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
Struggling with intense fears that disrupt your life? At Renew Life Hypnosis, we offer specialized hypnosis to overcome fear. Phobias are exaggerated fears, often stemming from past traumas or learned behaviors. Hypnotherapy addresses these deep-seated fears by accessing the subconscious mind, helping you change your reactions to phobic triggers. Our expert therapists guide you into a state of deep relaxation, allowing you to transform your responses and reduce anxiety. Experience increased confidence and freedom from phobias with our personalized approach. Ready to live a fear-free life? Visit us at Renew Life Hypnosis..
Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2nd wave – alongside...ILC- UK
The Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index is an online tool created by ILC that ranks countries on six metrics including, life span, health span, work span, income, environmental performance, and happiness. The Index helps us understand how well countries have adapted to longevity and inform decision makers on what must be done to maximise the economic benefits that comes with living well for longer.
Alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 28 May 2024, we launched the second version of our Index, allowing us to track progress and give new insights into what needs to be done to keep populations healthier for longer.
The speakers included:
Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
Welcome to Secret Tantric, London’s finest VIP Massage agency. Since we first opened our doors, we have provided the ultimate erotic massage experience to innumerable clients, each one searching for the very best sensual massage in London. We come by this reputation honestly with a dynamic team of the city’s most beautiful masseuses.
Leading the Way in Nephrology: Dr. David Greene's Work with Stem Cells for Ki...Dr. David Greene Arizona
As we watch Dr. Greene's continued efforts and research in Arizona, it's clear that stem cell therapy holds a promising key to unlocking new doors in the treatment of kidney disease. With each study and trial, we step closer to a world where kidney disease is no longer a life sentence but a treatable condition, thanks to pioneers like Dr. David Greene.
R3 Stem Cells and Kidney Repair A New Horizon in Nephrology.pptxR3 Stem Cell
R3 Stem Cells and Kidney Repair: A New Horizon in Nephrology" explores groundbreaking advancements in the use of R3 stem cells for kidney disease treatment. This insightful piece delves into the potential of these cells to regenerate damaged kidney tissue, offering new hope for patients and reshaping the future of nephrology.
1. Air pollution in hong kong
Group name: EASY PEASY :)
Group member: Kelly, Venus, Stephanie
2. Introduction
Air pollution in Hong Kong is considered a serious problem. It mainly contributed by motor vehicles,
marine vessels and power plants. Visibility is less than eight kilometers for 30% of the year. Cases of
asthma and bronchial infections have soared in recent years due to reduced air quality. Air pollution is
the contamination of the atmosphere by any toxic or radioactive gases and particulate matter as a
result of human activity.There are 5 major air pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur
oxides (SO, SO2, SO3),particulates, hydrocarbons, and photochemical oxidants.
**Hong Kong’s air-quality objective for particulates is 180, but the World Health Organization guideline
is 50.
3. Air containing
The composition of air The average percentage of its components
by volume
Nitrogen 78%
Oxygen 21%
Inert Gases & Others 0.97%
Carbon Dioxide 0.03%
4. 1. Poor visibility
In 2004, low visibility occurred 18% of the time – the highest on record, according to the Hong Kong
Observatory . The number of days in which visibility was less than eight kilometres rise to 102 in 2005
from 40 in 1997. Hong Kong is approaching the record of being the darkest capital city in the world
with the least amount of sunlight hours, just after Edinburgh, Scotland.
2. Economic impact
Even as early as 2000, the total negative impact to the Hong Kong Economy, including
cardiorespiratory disease was in excess of HK$11.1 billion. Research by three universities and a think-
tank estimates that the pollution is costing Hong Kong about HK$21.2 billion a year in hospital
admissions and lost productivity.
Effects
5. 3. Health implications
The Hong Kong Medical Association estimates that air pollution can exacerbate asthma, impaired lung
function and raise the risk of cardio-respiratory death by 2 to 3 percent for every increase of 10
micrograms per cubic metre of pollutants. Studies by local public health experts have found that these
roadside pollution levels are responsible for 90,000 hospital admissions and 2,800 premature deaths
every year.
Carbon monoxide
● Carbon monoxide is produced primarily by incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. In Hong Kong,
the majority of ambient carbon monoxide comes from vehicular emissions.
● Carbon monoxide reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells. The health effects
depend on the duration of exposure and the concentration of carbon monoxide inhaled. Typical
symptoms of exposure to low levels of carbon monoxide include headache, dizziness and
tiredness. Higher concentration of carbon monoxide can lead to impaired vision, disturbed
coordination and eventually death.
6. Nitrogen Dioxide
● High temperature combustion process results in nitrogen oxides emissions (including nitrogen
dioxide), which may come from stationary sources such as power stations, and mobile sources
such as motor vehicles.
● Nitrogen dioxide irritates the mucosa of the eyes, nose, throat and the lower respiratory tract.
Exposure to low level of nitrogen dioxide may cause increased bronchial reactivity and in those
with asthma increased response to allergens. Nitrogen dioxide also aggravates existing chronic
respiratory diseases. Long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide can lower a person's lung function
and resistance to respiratory infections.
Ozone
● Ozone is formed from photochemical reaction between nitrogen oxides and volatile organic
compounds, which are predominantly pollutants from motor vehicles and industries.
● In the upper atmosphere, ozone shields the earth from the harmful ultraviolet radiation. In ground
level, ozone is a highly reactive gas which can irritate the eyes and bring upper and lower
respiratory symptoms to healthy people. It may also provoke asthmatic attacks in people having
asthma. Ozone can also increase a person's susceptibility to respiratory infection and aggravate
pre-existing respiratory illnesses.
7. Lead
● Lead occurs naturally in the earth's crust but the natural sources
contribute only a small fraction of the amount of lead found in air,
food, water and dust. The majority of lead in these media arises
from automobile and industrial emissions and from the use of lead-
containing solder and paints. The lead content in vehicular exhaust
is the result of using organolead compound as fuel additives.
However, a ban on the use of leaded petrol in Hong Kong in 1999
has completely eliminated the emissions of lead from motor
vehicles.
● Lead is a highly toxic and is known to damage the nervous system
and kidney, and interfere with the synthesis of haemoglobin.
Children are more vulnerable to the effects of lead, which can result
in learning disabilities and impaired neurobehavioural functioning.
9. On two cloud-free days, the haze situation
can differ dramatically depending on the
season and therefore on the direction of
the wind.
The weather is not good and the visibility
is not clear enough. People in charge use
the board to replace the view of the
harbour.
10. 1. Write a blog to propaganda more about air
pollution.
2. Write a website to take action.
3. Write a open letter to the Hong Kong SAR
Government.
4. Make some poster as a reminder.
5. Use everything less. For example, light, energy,
air conditioner
6. Use more public transport, such as, mtr, bus,
minibus, tram, ferry or taxi.
7. Don't use so much private car because
nowadays Hong Kong Vehicle Registration
number more than 680,000
Things that we can do
11. 1. Encourage people to have public transport.
2. Have a smoking corner or room that smoker can only go in to smoke. Otherwise, they will be
charged.
3. Switch to cleaner motor fuels - all the taxis and PLBS are now using LPG(Liquefied petroleum
gas).
4. Events & Education – Participating in and/or driving various territory wide environmental events
and educational programs on clean air.
5. Tobacco – Clear The Air is advocating the Government to license all tobacco retailers.
Things that the government can
do
12. Hong Kong is facing a serious problem which is air pollution, we need to solve this problem as
fast as we can. Everyday we pollute the air we breathe with the cars we drive, the airplanes we fly, our
factories, our lawn mowers and more. The Exhaust and emissions from these sources collect in the
atmosphere, wreaking havoc on the environment and on our health. In order to reduce air pollution,
governments around the world must take responsibility and enforce strict emissions standards. In
addition,individuals must take steps in their own lives to reduce air pollution. For example, we can buy
more fuel-efficient cars and participate in carpools.
Conclusion
13. We create a facebook page and it talks about air pollution. In now, we are attracting people's attention
and collecting more likes.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Air-polution/860574054014973?__mref=message_bubble
Extra: Facebook page