For my literature review, I am considering
to explore the association of influenza virus to outdoor air pollution. There
are few data-driven ecologic studies in different countries available in
PubMed, Google Scholar, and Environmental Health Perspectives peer reviewed
literature. Studies are still needed from scientific institutions and
environmental agencies to further analyze the effects of outdoor air pollution
to humans’ respiratory functions and their impact to burdening respiratory
illnesses.
Outdoor pollution includes particulate
matter, ozone, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide. Ecologic humidity and
temperature could affect amount of these pollutants in the air. Studies have
shown that temperatures, humidity, and air pollutants are associated with
respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses. Data from meteorological agencies and
local disease surveillance agencies is used in studies from different cities in
the world. I will be reviewing few of these studies and hopefully be able to
present impacts of air pollution in human respiratory health.
What an interesting topic! Will you be focusing on your county or on a national or international scale?
ReplyDeleteHi Irma,
ReplyDeleteThat's a great topic to focus on. By doing so it will you receive a better understanding of what still needs to be done when it comes to influenza virus to outdoor air pollution.