How are AHPs embracing the green agenda and sustainability?
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Authors
Eddison, Nicola
Leslie, Rosalind
Issue Date
2022-10-01
Journal
Type
Article
Keywords
Air pollution
Allied health professionals
Chronic conditions
Green environment
Public health
Sustainability
Allied health professionals
Chronic conditions
Green environment
Public health
Sustainability
Journal Title
IHSCM Regional Hub Magazine
Volume
Issue
October 2022
Begin page
50
End page
58
DOI
Abstract
Poor air quality poses a significant environmental risk to public health in the UK. Long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to chronic conditions such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases as well as lung cancer, leading to reduced life expectancy. Similarly, the World Health Organization (WHO) provides evidence of links between exposure to air pollution and type 2 diabetes, obesity, systemic inflammation, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Thus, air pollution adds increased pressure on the
NHS and health services across the globe.
Citation
Eddison, N. Leslie, R. How are AHPs embracing the green agenda and sustainability. The Institute of Health and Social Care Management, Regional Hub Magazine. October 2022. https://ihm.org.uk/hub-e-mag/