Effects of Air Pollutants on Changing World Health, 401177 Assignment

This report, prepared for a national conference on environmental health, addresses the health effects of air pollutants, particularly particulate matter (PM), in a changing world. The research question, framed using the PICO framework, investigates the vulnerability of Australians living near industrial parks to respiratory complications due to PM exposure. The report conducts a systematic review of the literature, summarizing findings from various studies that link PM exposure to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and other respiratory issues. The study examines the biological plausibility of these effects and identifies gaps in the current research, such as the need for advanced characterization methods to enhance exposome studies. It concludes by emphasizing the need for safe atmospheric air and recommends further research on dose reconstruction to improve health tracking and epidemiological studies.