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Respiratory Hospitalizations and Their Relationship with Air Pollution Sources in the Period of FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Élida CamposCarlos Alexandre R PereiraCarmen FreireIlce Ferreira da Silva
Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)
This study allows for a better understanding of the geographical distribution of respiratory problems in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Present results may contribute to improved healthcare planning and raise hypotheses concerning exposure to air pollution and respiratory hospitalizations.
Keyphrases
  • air pollution
  • healthcare
  • particulate matter
  • lung function
  • mental health
  • respiratory tract
  • cystic fibrosis