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Air Pollution and Heart Health

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0.5 credits

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Description

This training examines the connection between air pollution and cardiovascular health, focusing on the major sources of pollution, its global health impact, and specific particulate matter associated with cardiovascular disease. It also explores projections of wildfire smoke exposure in the United States.

Target Audience

This training is designed for healthcare providers, environmental scientists, public health policymakers, and community leaders working to reduce the cardiovascular impacts of air pollution, particularly in urban and wildfire-prone areas.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify air pollution as a leading global health risk and its primary sources in urban environments.
  2. Understand the role of PM 2.5 in cardiovascular disease and its associated health impacts.
  3. Recognize the proportion of cardiovascular deaths attributed to air pollution in the United States.
  4. Discuss future projections for wildfire smoke exposure and their implications for public health.

 

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