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contribute to respiratory diseases in children? 6. Which aspects of respiratory diseases require further research

contribute to respiratory diseases in children? 6. Which aspects of respiratory diseases require further research

These health effects vary from post neonatal respiratory mortality [Bobak, 1992; Bobak, 1999] and respiratory mortality in infants

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Source   2. How does Nitrogen Dioxide (NO 2 ) affect human health? See also our Digest on Respiratory Diseases in Children

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Pollution Current levels of air pollution still affect public health. Air pollution can cause respiratory diseases and reduce

Home » Glossary » PQRS » Radioactive decay Radioactive decay Similar term(s) : radioactive disintegration. Definition: The decrease in the

40% at high latitudes and in some wet tropical areas, and decrease by 10-30% over

with some regional differences: Africa, Asia, and South America show a slight decrease, while Europe as well

the number of days with extremely low temperatures should continue to decrease as global temperatures rise

Answer: In short-term studies of pulmonary function, lung inflammation , lung permeability, respiratory symptoms, increased medication usage

example, the use of clean fuels for cooking reduces acute respiratory infections, chronic respiratory diseases

increased by biological factors such as obesity , high blood pressure, diabetes and low cardio-respiratory fitness. Cardiovascular disease death

for less than a few degrees C warming, and to decrease in all

are some regional tendencies: Africa, Asia and South America show a slight decrease, while Europe and

the last 15 years. On the one hand, there has been a decrease in the

occurrence of cancer? The likelihood of developing cancer may increase or decrease depending on what people

in intensity and frequency in some colder locations and decrease in temperate

is needed to generate a given amount of GDP , this decrease has been offset by

Hemisphere. Northern Hemisphere snow cover and sea-ice extent are projected to decrease further, as well as

a gas- or diesel-powered engine which work in tandem to decrease fuel consumption. Source: MCI

Many environmental and individual factors (including genetic disposition) converge to increase or decrease the odds

well-publicised example of potential endocrine disrupting chemical ( EDC ) effects on the decrease in alligator

where clouds and "weather" phenomena occur. In the troposphere temperatures generally decrease with height. Source: GreenFacts

air quality has a significant impact on health, as it contributes to respiratory and cardiovascular

increase at high latitudes and in some wet tropical areas, and decrease in some

the export of coal and oil are expected to decrease ( high confidence ). The

the above trends are universally seen as negative — for example a decrease in the

to remain high for decades to come, since the decrease in the

their effects. They bind to different receptor types, and can increase or decrease the activity

expected long-term climate change and accompanying uncertainties”. More rapid near-term action would decrease environmental and human

birth exposure . Effects included skin defects, general persistent development delays, low birth-weight, mild behavioral disorders, decrease in penis

and chemical constituents. Weathering and disintegration lead to a slow decrease in the

3 . Since the early 1980s, there has been a slight but continuous decrease in the

the breast milk fat of Swedish women also showed a steady decrease (from 0.910 to

frequency and/or severity, others such as cold spells are projected to decrease. The damage

Contrary to sea ice in the Arctic, there has been no significant decrease in sea

place. In a study of New York women , a decrease in the

ocean layer which has become somewhat more acidic as a result (a decrease of 0

the size of Greece), with few signs of a significant decrease over time. Though deforestation

because the amount of available wood residue is expected to decrease in coming

for their services is a major challenge. Changes in policy can decrease many of the

number of symptoms of depression. However, these symptoms tend to decrease or disappear during alcohol

the health risks associated with each mode of disinfection and to decrease the chemical

and number of cigarettes smoked. The risk tends to decrease after quitting. More... 2

and 1.3]. The effect on global emissions of the decrease in global

since 1750 has led to the ocean becoming more acidic with an average decrease in pH

period and consumption habits. There is now clear evidence of a decrease in PCDD

infections and 2.1 million deaths (see the   2007 UNAIDS report ). This decrease from previous numbers does

the rate of population growth. The projected climate change could further decrease the streamflow

8°C (2.5 to 10°F). the Northern Hemisphere cover should decrease further, but the

contrast, when the service is in short supply, a small decrease can substantially reduce well

large and adverse effects on water availability. Mean annual runoff is projected to decrease by 20 to

it is not clear if the areas of wetlands will increase or decrease, so their overall resulting

the rates observed for 1993-2003, but these flow rates could increase or decrease in the

their effects. They bind to different receptor types, and can increase or decrease the activity

large and adverse effects on water availability. Mean annual runoff is projected to decrease by 20 to

projected to increase, while summer rainfall in Scandinavia is projected to decrease. During winter, precipitation for

resistance to herbivores and pathogens , improve their quality, and increase or decrease the yields

on their “net fitness” compared with wild species. It argues that transgenic traits could increase or decrease the net

In most areas the trends relate well to the observed decrease in daily

their application and service life. PFOA uses have been observed to progressively decrease over time due to

By contrast, the number of such sources in Europe may decrease slightly. The proportion

levels of more than 30 million tonnes recorded in 1994. The decrease in fishmeal

considered. More... 9.1 At the global level , there has been a decrease in the

World total marine catch was 79 million tons in 2016, representing a decrease of almost

declined by about 10% over the past 30 years, and an additional decrease of 10

about a century, or about two centuries, respectively, and continue to decrease steadily thereafter. Eventually CO

to deliver ecosystem goods and services. Fragmentation is associated with a decrease in patch

the consumption of salt, red meat and especially processed meat can decrease the risk

the site. There was an increase in mortality and a decrease in reproduction

individual, cultural, biological, social and environmental factors that converge to increase or decrease the odds

more stringent than those of the Kigali Amendment , imposing a 69% decrease in their

1 The projected northward expansion of boreal forest will cause a decrease in the

formation ( inflammation ), increase in SB haemocytes after 48h and a significant decrease in lysosome

the share of traditional biomass in the global energy consumption would decrease, while the overall

of river sediments and in fish have shown a gradual decrease. More... Level 1: Summary

by about 7% in the Northern Hemisphere since 1900, with a decrease in spring

land be used (more) sustainably and what is missing until now to decrease desertification? Whether people act

the upper ocean and thus far has resulted in a decrease in pH

turn depends on the conservation of biodiversity . Moreover, greater wildlife diversity may decrease the spread

of these results could be beneficial to forests . Enhanced food production capacity could potentially decrease the need

invasive species , and nutrient loading . Upstream freshwater diversion has meant a 30% decrease worldwide of water

caused a significant increase in relative liver weight and a decrease in the

rates are the lowest (particularly low in developing countries) and decrease with time, while population

The area of Arctic land covered by snow is expected to decrease by 10 to

infections and 2.1 million deaths (see the 2008 UNAIDS report   ). This decrease from previous numbers does

before the introduction of vaccines, but vaccines brought a dramatic decrease in the

the new edition Update on atmospheric pollutants emissions in the European Union, their decrease and their

However, the risk of radiation -induced leukemia is likely to decrease in the

for their services is a major challenge. Changes in policy can decrease many of the

own agricultural activity was either reduced or completely stopped leading to a subsequent decrease in productivity

models . There is presently medium confidence that the observed global pattern of decrease in dissolved

rice oil included ectodermal defects, global persistent developmental delays, low birth-weight, mild persistent behaviour disorders, decrease in penile

closely regulated and that have the ability to prevent or decrease microbial growth in

sensitive measurements that can be made for biochemical responses. For the decrease in sperm

appropriate use of AKST to increase food security and safety, decrease the incidence

in 2005, this was about 455 ppm) would cause less than a 3% decrease of the