Saharan dust and daily mortality in Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

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Authors

Stefano Zauli Sajani · Agenzia Regionale Prevenzione e Ambiente della Regione Emilia-Romagna

Rossella Miglio · University of Bologna

Paolo Bonasoni · Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate

Paolo Cristofanelli · Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate

Angela Marinoni · National Research Council

Claudio Sartini · Agenzia Regionale Prevenzione e Ambiente della Regione Emilia-Romagna

Abstract

Our findings suggest an association between respiratory mortality in the elderly and Saharan dust outbreaks. We found no evidence of an effect modification of dust events on the concentration-response relationship between PM(10) and daily deaths. Further work should be carried out to clarify the mechanism of action.

Topics & Keywords

Air Quality and Health Impacts Climate Change and Health Impacts Global Health Care Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Volume 68, Issue 6, pp. 446-451

DOI: 10.1136/oem.2010.058156

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