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New French study on air pollution impacts on mortality risk
On 19 June, the French Institute For Public Health Surveillance (InVS) published the result of a new report on air pollution and health in France. The results show that the risk of mortality increases by 2.2 percent with an increase of 10µg/m3 of particulates (PM 2,5 et PM 2,5-10).
The report aimed to provide up to date information on the link between air pollution and the risk of mortality with different causes. The report studied 9 French cities from 2000 to 2004 and highlighted an epidemiological link between particulates (PM 2,5 et PM 2,5-10) in ambient air and risk of mortality. People over 65 are the most vulnerable.
For more information:
Read InVS press release, available only in French. Visit the InVS website.Written on 30th June 2008.
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