Dust storms causing lung disease

    Large dust storms in Asia have been causing lung issues with the people of that region. High amounts of small particles around 2.5 micrometers have been found to have caused chronic lung disease in the populace. This was deduced by a Chinese scientist who analyzed data from hospital admissions. What he found was that the majority of admissions were respiratory related. Additionally the admissions generally took place just a few days after a large dust storm event. This research that is being done will hopefully result in the creation advanced warnings of potentially health-damaging effects. These warning systems will consist of national air quality indices and proactive alert services. This story relates to the behavioral paradigm and the developmental paradigm. By analyzing the behavior of people reacting to these dust storms has allowed for there to be more research into this hazard.



The cause of all of the dust storms
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111205170053.htm