Air pollution linked to more severe COVID-19: study

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Air pollution linked to higher odds of hospitalization, ICU admission and death, study finds. Study was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Researchers identified all COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario during 2020. Air pollution contributes to 15,300 deaths per year in Canada, Health Canada estimates.

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Times of India

Air pollution linked with more severe Covid-19: Study

Science News: The research, published on Tuesday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, analysed data on 151,105 people aged 20 years and older with confirmed

1 month ago·Mumbai, India

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CTV News

Canadian study finds link between air pollution and severity of COVID-19 infection

An extensive study of thousands of COVID-19 patients in Ontario hospitals found links between the severity of their infections and the levels of common air pollutants they experience.

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Hindu

Air pollution linked with more severe COVID-19, study finds

The researchers modelled historical exposure to three common air pollutants before the pandemic - fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ground-level ozone

1 month ago·India

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Global News

Higher air pollution linked to more severe cases of COVID-19, study suggests - National | Globalnews.ca

The research found a link between chronic exposure to air pollution and hospitalization, ICU admission and death among COVID-19 cases.

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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Hindustan Times

Air pollution linked with more severe Covid-19: Study

Common air pollutants are associated with more severe outcomes after COVID-19 infection, including admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), according to a study.

1 month ago·New Delhi, India

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The Hill

Air pollution linked to more severe COVID-19: study

Several common air pollutants are linked to more severe outcomes following a coronavirus infection, a new study has found. Individuals who lived in areas of Ontario, Canada with higher levels…

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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