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Considering Air Quality to Preserve Health and Wellbeing among Patients Enrolled in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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A high attributable health burden is associated with ambient PM exposure.  Particle pollution increases short- and long-term cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.  Improvements in air pollution levels reduce health impacts and increase life expectancy. Many regions of U.S. fail to meet EPA standards - >100 million exposed. EPA is working with the States to help communities meet NAAQS.  Older-people, those with pre-existing heart and lung disease, and diabetes are at higher risk from air pollution.  High-risk patients should be educated about risks of air pollution and educated about measures to reduce exposure.  Decreased short-term exposure in high patients is predicted to mitigate adverse health effects in high-risk individuals.  Randomized controlled trials are needed to prove effectiveness of interventions to reduce exposure.  Health risks need to be addressed through integrated efforts of public health and health care at the community and individual level.  More effective health communication strategies are needed to encourage health protective behaviors.

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The presentation will inform the audience at the American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) about the current state of public health impacts of particulate matter (PM 2.5) exposure and the broad approach of the US EPA’s Office of Research and Development to work with other federal, state, and local agencies to improve risk communication and to apply social sciences for the development of more effective communication. The presentation will include resources for individuals as well as healthcare providers about the health risks of PM 2.5 exposure and strategies to prevent or mitigate exposure.

Citation

Cascio, W. Considering Air Quality to Preserve Health and Wellbeing among Patients Enrolled in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Webinar, Research Triangle Park, NC, January 09, 2024.
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Last updated on July 29, 2024
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