Understanding the connections between climate change, air pollution, and human health in Africa: Insights from a literature review

DA Ayejoto, JC Agbasi, VE Nwazelibe… - … Science and Health …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Climate change and air pollution are two interconnected global challenges that have
profound impacts on human health. In Africa, a continent known for its rich biodiversity and …

[HTML][HTML] Fuel switching and energy stacking in low-income households in South Africa: A review with recommendations for household air pollution exposure research

B Wernecke, KE Langerman, AI Howard… - Energy Research & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Households stack and switch the fuels they use to meet their energy needs for cooking,
heating and lighting. The type of fuel used and how fuels are stacked and switched affects …

Social determinants of health and COVID-19

G Mosnaim, M Carrasquel, AR Wolfson, J Peters… - The Journal of Allergy …, 2023 - Elsevier
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disproportionately affected
disadvantaged populations. Many of the factors related to the disproportionate impact on …

Estimating the burden of disease attributable to ambient air pollution (ambient PM2. 5 and ambient ozone) in South Africa for 2000, 2006 and 2012

RA Roomaney, E Cairncross, M Tesfaye… - South African Medical …, 2022 - ajol.info
Background. Globally, a growing body of research has shown that ambient air pollution is
one of the most critical environmental issues, especially in relation to human health …

Second Comparative Risk Assessment for South Africa (SACRA2) highlights need for health promotion and strengthened surveillance

D Bradshaw, V Pillay-van Wyk, I Neethling… - South African Medical …, 2022 - ajol.info
Background. South Africa (SA) faces multiple health challenges. Quantifying the contribution
of modifiable risk factors can be used to identify and prioritise areas of concern for …

Association between Outdoor and Indoor Air Pollution Sources and Atopic Eczema among Preschool Children in South Africa

M Bhuda, J Wichmann, J Shirinde - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
The objective of the study was to investigate the association between outdoor and indoor air
pollution sources and atopic eczema among preschool children in South Africa. A cross …

Overview: Second Comparative Risk Assessment for South Africa (SACRA2) highlights need for health promotion and strengthened surveillance

D Bradshaw, V Pillay-van Wyk, I Neethling… - South African Medical …, 2022 - gala.gre.ac.uk
Background. South Africa (SA) faces multiple health challenges. Quantifying the contribution
of modifiable risk factors can be used to identify and prioritise areas of concern for …

[PDF][PDF] Association of Solid Fuel Use with Cardiovascular Disease: Evidence from a Country Representative Study in Asia

A Aryal, P Paudel, R Thapa, RK Ghole… - … Journal of Asian and …, 2022 - researchgate.net
Prevention and control of cardiovascular disease is the priority program of governments. The
effect of the use of solid fuel on the risk of cardiovascular disease is largely unknown …

Les infections des voies respiratoires supérieures chez les enfants de 0 à 15 ans aux Cliniques universitaires de Kalemie: prévalence clinique et évolutive.

BK Nkulu - 2024 - hal.science
Introduction: Les infections respiratoires hautes ou ORL constituent un problème de santé
publique. L'objectif de notre étude est d'identifier les problèmes liés à ces infections et ainsi …