Association between coal and firewood combustion and hospital admissions and mortality in Chile 2015-An ecological approach

Cristina Paredes, Maria; Pia Munoz, Maria; Valdes Salgado, Macarena; Karina Maldonado, Ana

Abstract

Introduction and objective. Burning coal and firewood generates toxic emissions that are associated with respiratory illness, cardiovascular disease, and even death. The aim of the study is to evaluate the association between county-level prevalence of household coal and firewood use and health outcomes, including total, respiratory, and cardiovascular mortality, as well as total and respiratory hospitalization rates.

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Título según WOS: Association between coal and firewood combustion and hospital admissions and mortality in Chile 2015-An ecological approach
Título de la Revista: ANNALS OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
Volumen: 27
Número: 3
Editorial: INST AGRICULTURAL MEDICINE
Fecha de publicación: 2020
Página de inicio: 418
Página final: 426
DOI:

10.26444/AAEM/125010

Notas: ISI