Respiratory diseases in children under five years of age and air pollution by PM10 in four communes in eastern Cali-Colombia
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https://doi.org/10.18041/2665-427X/ijeph.2.11056Keywords:
Air Pollutants, Particulate Matter, Public Health, Respiratory Tract Diseases, MinorsAbstract
Background: Acute respiratory diseases are one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in children under five years of age, and the notable increase in the number of cases is mainly associated with the high concentration of polluting particles in the environment, including particulate matter. PM10.
Objective: Describe the geographical distribution of respiratory diseases in children under five years of age and the concentration of PM19 particulate matter in three communes of the municipality of Cali in 2015.
Methods: Retrospective descriptive study. Using a secondary database from the district public health secretary, cases of ERA respiratory disease, presented in 2015, were described. Geo-referencing maps were prepared.
Results: It was found that the Compartir and Navarro monitoring stations contribute the highest levels of PM10 in the city, with averages of 56.98 and 50.53, respectively. Between 06:00 and 09:00, the main average levels of PM10 in Cali were presented in total during 2015.
Conclusion: Acute respiratory diseases in children under five in Cali during 2015 significantly correlated with high concentrations of PM10 particulate matter. The Compartir and Navarro monitoring stations recorded the highest levels of PM10, with peak pollution occurring between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. These findings underscore the urgent need to improve air quality to reduce infant morbidity and mortality due to respiratory diseases in the city of Cali.
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