Health effects of PM10 air pollution in a low-income country: the case of Algiers
Laid, Y; Atek, M; Oudjehane, R; Filleul, L; Baough, L; Zidouni, N; Boughedaoui, M; Tessier, JF
| HERO ID | 2081803 |
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| In Press | No |
| Year | 2006 |
| Title | Health effects of PM10 air pollution in a low-income country: the case of Algiers |
| Authors | Laid, Y; Atek, M; Oudjehane, R; Filleul, L; Baough, L; Zidouni, N; Boughedaoui, M; Tessier, JF |
| Journal | International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Page Numbers | 1406-1411 |
| Abstract | <strong>SETTING: </strong>Although there are proven risk factors related to air pollution, the prevalent situation in low-income countries is not well known.<br /><br /><strong>OBJECTIVE: </strong>To quantify the health impacts associated with particulate air pollution in the city of Algiers.<br /><br /><strong>DESIGN: </strong>Descriptive study to evaluate a health impact assessment (HIA) approach based on a dose-response curve from the literature. A study area was defined around an air quality monitoring site in Algiers. Daily health data were obtained from a network of physicians practising in out-patient health centres.<br /><br /><strong>RESULTS: </strong>Over the period studied, the number of consultations for respiratory reasons attributable to PM10 exposure was 439, representing 4.5% of all health events observed. Different scenarios were examined, showing that a reduction in ambient levels of PM10 would be accompanied by important public health gains.<br /><br /><strong>CONCLUSION: </strong>The study allowed us to test the applicability of the HIA approach in a low-income country and to confirm the interest of the approach. Although the estimation of dose-response functions obeys a complex methodology, the HIA is an alternative that constitutes an important decision-making tool. |
| Pmid | 17167960 |
| Wosid | WOS:000242652100017 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | health impact assessment; air pollution; PM10 |