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The reports provide guidelines intending to give guidelines to reduce the health effects of air pollution. [2] The guidelines stipulate that PM 2.5 should not exceed 5 μg/m 3 annual mean, or 15 μg/m 3 24-hour mean; and that PM 10 should not exceed 15 μg/m 3 annual mean, or 45 μg/m 3 24-hour mean. [2]
The WHO standard for ozone concentration is 60 μg/m 3 for long-term exposure and 100 μg/m 3 as the maximum average over an 8-hour period. [29] The EPA standard for ozone concentration is 0.07 ppm average over an 8-hour period. [70]
A 2014 WHO worldwide survey on maternal and perinatal health found a statistically significant association between low birth weights (LBW) and increased levels of exposure to PM 2.5. Women in regions with greater than average PM 2.5 levels had statistically significant higher odds of pregnancy resulting in a low-birth weight infant even when ...
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Over 4.1 million Americans will turn 65 each year through 2027, which is more than 11,200 every day. ... In TIAA’s research, 60% of caregivers are women and 25% of caregivers are in their 20s or ...
Particulate matter (PM), particularly PM2.5, was found to be harmful to aquatic invertebrates. [41] These aquatic invertebrates include fish, crustaceans, and Mollusca. In a study by Han et al, the effects of PM<2.5 micrometers on life history traits and oxidative stress were observed in Tigriopus japonicus.
In the week of December 5, there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported, up from 69 the previous week. ... It results in over 2.2 million outpatient medical visits, 465,000 emergency department ...
Flu vaccine is recommended for anyone who is aged 65 years and over, people with certain long-term medical conditions, health and social care professionals, pregnant women, and poultry workers. [42] The shingles vaccine is recommended for those over 70. [39] Additionally, pregnant women are advised to have the pertussis vaccine. [43]