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Post by larrynz on Jul 12, 2007 22:36:01 GMT -5
Nationally, about 1 in every 20 deaths is premature because of air pollution, according to the Health and Air Pollution in New Zealand (Hapinz) study.
"In Christchurch and some other South Island towns with very high pollution levels, this could be as high as 1 in 9 people," said the report's lead author, Dr Gavin Fisher.
The combination of colder climates, easy access to firewood, low exposure to winds that disperse pollution, and significant road traffic has created a serious threat to people living in some areas.
Compared with a national base mortality rate of 4.8 percent from air pollution, 11.8 percent of deaths in Christchurch can be attributed to the problem.
In addition to central Christchurch -- where 0.74 people per 1000 die each year from air pollution -- high exposure to air pollution was found in Nelson and Alexandra.
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I live in one of the better areas, that is plenty of breeze to blow the smog away, glad of that
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jul 13, 2007 15:29:33 GMT -5
Larry; "Nationally, about 1 in every 20 deaths is premature because of air pollution, according to the Health and Air Pollution in New Zealand (Hapinz) study."
Is that becasue it contributes "to" respiratory diseases or can casue them....? Or is it both?
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Post by larrynz on Jul 13, 2007 17:47:28 GMT -5
Its not clear how they came to those conclusions, it would in general terms be respiratory disease among non smokers. The areas with pollution show a much higher rate of copd etc, most of those areas are in the South Island, low population and little industry paint a deceptive picture. Where I live its only about 3 miles of land between two harbours, opposite coasts, lots of wind. As an example I was a long term smoker, that would be a matter of record, so I would not be listed as a pollution causality. The exact detail the public never see, it would cause panic, some areas would have house prices drop through the floor, they would try to solve the problem by reducing pollution instead.
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Post by LindaNY on Jul 13, 2007 20:10:35 GMT -5
Those are some interesting statistics, Larry.
I would imagine that the pollution contributes not only to lung disease but cardio vascular disease too.
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Post by LindaNY on Jul 13, 2007 20:24:40 GMT -5
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Post by the bear on Jul 14, 2007 10:16:40 GMT -5
We are killing ourselves What are we doing to our children and their children?? It is time to take action now, before it is too late. Get after your politicians, now...... bear.  |
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Post by Vic on Jul 14, 2007 13:33:24 GMT -5
I'm sure a good part of my COPD was caused by working and going to school for 50 years in Manhattan. The last 6 years I worked I had a 12 block walk from Penn Station to work. My doctor told me that "sure, you stopped smoking, but the NYC bus and taxi pollution is like smoking nearly a pack-a-day. It's time to retire." and retire I did.
The pollution in the busy thoroughfares in Manhattan could get to anyone...just like smoking. -- Vic
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Post by the bear on Jul 14, 2007 14:34:11 GMT -5
The whole problem is world wide now. It does not matter at all where you live you can not escape the fact that you must breathe air. Here in Southern Ontario it is not only the big cities but the whole of our province is given smog advisories. It matters not whether you are up at the cottage relaxing by the water or walking downtown near a bus terminal the chemical soup called air you breathe is killing you. Can anyone tell me why smoking is decreasing and COPD is increasing??? bear.  And Islamabad too?? |
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Post by LindaNY on Jul 14, 2007 15:21:39 GMT -5
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jul 15, 2007 9:11:02 GMT -5
Larry; Tasmania's is in your general "neck of the woods" so to speak. What say you....is their air the cleanest? Linda; gotta tell you when I saw your Tasmania post. The first image that came to mind was the Tasmanian Devil off the Bugs Bunny Cartoons  . |
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Post by larrynz on Jul 15, 2007 19:36:08 GMT -5
Sorry, Tasmania is Australia  |
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Post by LindaNY on Jul 15, 2007 20:08:38 GMT -5
Jackie. I remember that one. Larry, isn't that where our Jeannie from my forum is? Beautiful place according to all the information I have on Tasmania. |
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Post by larrynz on Jul 16, 2007 22:15:11 GMT -5
Yes Linda thats the home of Jeannie, I think its a nice place
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Post by morningstar on Jul 16, 2007 22:21:32 GMT -5
I have a friend from there and from the picture he sends to Tom and I it is beautiful and the water by the shops looks clean and clear I will ask him and see what he says He will know he is like Larry a very smart man.
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Post by morningstar on Jul 17, 2007 17:51:40 GMT -5
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Post by morningstar on Jul 17, 2007 17:56:51 GMT -5
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Post by morningstar on Jul 17, 2007 18:04:03 GMT -5
Our cities experience a minor air pollution problem at times. Heavy pollution has occurred spasmodically but due to unusual circumstances, such as bush fires. There is a large steel mill on the outskirts of Wollongong, about 20 kms from here, which causes slight fall-out according to wind direction.
These are the words of my good friend who was born and raised there and if he says it then I know it for truth.
Please click on each picture to enlarge them. They are beautiful.
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Post by morningstar on Jul 17, 2007 20:22:26 GMT -5
Oh yes I forgot the lilac one is Dracula's Castle Restaurant. The birds are parrots and are very friendly. It is a beautiful country.
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Post by LindaNY on Jul 17, 2007 20:34:40 GMT -5
Beautiful pictures Rosie. Oh how I would love to visit both of those countries. Thanks for sharing them.
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Post by morningstar on Jul 18, 2007 11:22:07 GMT -5
Linda,
I would love to visit New Zealand also. From Larry picture it too is a beautiful country. Who knows maybe one day we shall.
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jul 18, 2007 14:19:21 GMT -5
Absolutely beautiful pix...... I LOVED the birds!
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