The short-term effects of air pollution on daily mortality in four Australian cities

Rodney W Simpson; Gail M Williams; Anna Petroeschevsky; Trudi Best; G Morgan; L Denison; A Hinwood; G Neville; Anne H Neller

doi:10.1111/j.1467-842X.2005.tb00758.x

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The short-term effects of air pollution on daily mortality in four Australian cities

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The short-term effects of air pollution on daily mortality in four Australian cities

Rodney W Simpson, Gail M Williams, Anna Petroeschevsky, Trudi Best, G Morgan, L Denison, A Hinwood, G Neville and Anne H Neller

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Vol.29(3), pp.205-212

2005

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-842X.2005.tb00758.x

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air pollution

cities

The study examined the short-term health effects of air pollution on daily mortality in four Australian cities (Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney), where more than 50% of Australians reside. The study used a similar protocol to APHEA2 (Air Pollutuion and Health: A European Approach) study and derived single-city and pooled estimates. The results derived from the different approaches for the 1996-99 period showed consistent results for different statistical models used. There were significant effects on total mortality and on respiratory mortality. No significant differences between cities were found, but the NO2 and particle effects may refer to the same impacts. In conclusion, air pollutants in Australian cities have significant effects on mortality.

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Title: The short-term effects of air pollution on daily mortality in four Australian cities
Authors: Rodney W Simpson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Gail M Williams (Author) - University of Queensland
Anna Petroeschevsky (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Trudi Best (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
G Morgan (Author) - University of Sydney
L Denison (Author) - Victorian Environmental Protection Authority
A Hinwood (Author) - Edith Cowan University
G Neville (Author) - Queensland Health
Anne H Neller (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Publication details: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Vol.29(3), pp.205-212
Publisher: Public Health Association of Australia
Date published: 2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2005.tb00758.x
ISSN: 1326-0200
Organisation Unit: Insights & Analytics Unit; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Cluster
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449833802621
Output Type: Journal article

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