Impact of proximity of thermoelectric power plants on bronchial obstructive crisis rates

• Principais autores: Tamara Ugarte-Avilés (Autor), Carlos Manterola (Autor), Ricardo Cartes-Velásquez (Autor), Tamara Otzen (Autor)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: BMC, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Environmental pollution is a risk factor for cardiorespiratory diseases. Energy generated by thermoelectric power plants (TEPP) represents a relevant source of pollution. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between living near a coal-fired TEPP and the consulta...