Information on Health Effects from Air Pollution

Scientific evidence shows air pollution not only affects people with respiratory problems, like asthmatics, but it affects healthy adults and children as well. For example, exposure to ozone for 6 to 7 hours, even at relatively low concentrations, significantly reduces lung function and induces respiratory inflammation in normal, healthy people during periods of moderate exercise.

The sites linked below have information on potential health effects from many types of air pollution.

Health and Air Pollution Learn how air pollution is an important health concern and how it causes serious long term effects. From the research topics to the new ‘Children’s Environmental Health Protection Act’, many topics are available from the California Air Resources Board.

Air Pollution and Health Fact Sheets Brochures and Videos Find summarized versions of different pollutant effects, from naturally occurring asbestos, particulate matter, and diesel exhaust/idling to understanding air pollution.

Health Effect Fact Sheets Certain jobs require handling pollutants like solvents, dry cleaning fluid, formaldehyde or being near diesel exhaust or wood dust. The California Department of Health Services summarizes these and other health effects, along with ways to protect yourself.

California Air Resources Board Meeting Health Updates The California Air Resources Board (CARB) provides informational updates on health effects at the beginning of their Board meetings. Information is based on current research conducted by the CARB.

Ground Level Ozone and Your Health Information about the risk, symptoms and health effects when ground level ozone levels increase.

Particle Pollution and Your Health (Smoke, Dusts, Metals, Allergens) Information about the risk, symptoms and health effects when particle pollution increases.

Smoke from Agricultural and Forest Fires Occasional events that can catch you unaware of the significant health impacts smoke can cause.

Health Publications Finder California Department of Health Services publications on health education materials for the general public, and technical publications designed for scientists and professionals.

The New England Journal of Medicine A medical journal which provides research on different health topics, including health effects of different pollutants including long term studies.

Asthma and Air Pollution The American Lung Association addresses outdoor air pollution health effects of pollutants such as diesel exhaust and wood burning smoke.

Health and Clean Air Newsletter Information and research from scientific journals in a clear, accurate format.

Air Quality Index Chart - Used in the Spare the Air Program

The American Lung Association has information on air pollution and health.

The Health and Clean Air newsleter.

Pollen Counts and Interpreting Pollen Counts

Ozone depletion , including sun safety information for parents and caregivers

EPA Indoor Air Quality Information

California Indoor Air Quality Information

Air Pollution Effects from Summer 2001 Wildfires

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	Information on Health Effects from Air Pollution Scientific evidence shows air pollution not only affects people with respiratory problems, like asthmatics, but it affects healthy adults and children as well. For example, exposure to ozone for 6 to 7 hours, even at relatively low concentrations, significantly reduces lung function and induces respiratory inflammation in normal, healthy people during periods of moderate exercise. The sites linked below have information on potential health effects from many types of air pollution. Health and Air Pollution Learn how air pollution is an important health concern and how it causes serious long term effects. From the research topics to the new ‘Children’s Environmental Health Protection Act’, many topics are available from the California Air Resources Board. Air Pollution and Health Fact Sheets Brochures and Videos Find summarized versions of different pollutant effects, from naturally occurring asbestos, particulate matter, and diesel exhaust/idling to understanding air pollution. Health Effect Fact Sheets Certain jobs require handling pollutants like solvents, dry cleaning fluid, formaldehyde or being near diesel exhaust or wood dust. The California Department of Health Services summarizes these and other health effects, along with ways to protect yourself. California Air Resources Board Meeting Health Updates The California Air Resources Board (CARB) provides informational updates on health effects at the beginning of their Board meetings. Information is based on current research conducted by the CARB. Ground Level Ozone and Your Health Information about the risk, symptoms and health effects when ground level ozone levels increase. Particle Pollution and Your Health (Smoke, Dusts, Metals, Allergens) Information about the risk, symptoms and health effects when particle pollution increases. Smoke from Agricultural and Forest Fires Occasional events that can catch you unaware of the significant health impacts smoke can cause. Health Publications Finder California Department of Health Services publications on health education materials for the general public, and technical publications designed for scientists and professionals. The New England Journal of Medicine A medical journal which provides research on different health topics, including health effects of different pollutants including long term studies. Asthma and Air Pollution The American Lung Association addresses outdoor air pollution health effects of pollutants such as diesel exhaust and wood burning smoke. Health and Clean Air Newsletter Information and research from scientific journals in a clear, accurate format. Air Quality Index Chart - Used in the Spare the Air Program The American Lung Association has information on air pollution and health. The Health and Clean Air newsleter. Pollen Counts and Interpreting Pollen Counts Ozone depletion , including sun safety information for parents and caregivers EPA Indoor Air Quality Information California Indoor Air Quality Information Air Pollution Effects from Summer 2001 Wildfires