The effects of air pollution on mortality in socially deprived urban areas in Hong Kong, China.


TitleThe effects of air pollution on mortality in socially deprived urban areas in Hong Kong, China.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsWong, Chit-Ming, Ou Chun-Quan, Chan King Pan, Chau Patsy Yuen-Kwan, Thach Thuan-Quoc, Yang Lin, Chung Roger Yat-Nork, Thomas Graham Neil, Peiris Joseph Sriyal Malik, Wong Tze-Wai, Hedley Anthony Johnson, and Lam Tai Hing
JournalEnvironmental health perspectives
Volume116
Issue9
Pagination1189-94
Date Published2008 Sep
ISSN0091-6765
KeywordsAir Pollution, Hong Kong, Humans, Mortality, Social Class, Urban Health
Abstract

Poverty is a major determinant of population health, but little is known about its role in modifying air pollution effects.

Alternate JournalEnviron. Health Perspect.