Stroke Awareness: Air Quality Tied to Risk
May is here, bringing the vibrant blooms of spring and a vital reminder: it’s National Stroke Awareness Month in the United States (a.k.a. American Stroke Month). Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the US and a major cause for adult disability which is why there’s a month devoted to educating the public about the […]
Does Poor Air Quality Impact Mortality?
In today’s modern world, the quality of the air we breathe has become a critical concern. For those of us in cities or suburbs, urbanization and highways shape the landscape and bring along pollutants. In rural regions, it’s industrial farming practices and mining activity that majorly impact the air quality. And with wildfires burning hotter […]
Reframing Disability and Highlighting the Role of Clean Air
Today, December 3, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Disability is often seen as something that happens to a small, specific group of people. In reality, most of us will experience a form of disability at some point in our lives. Whether due to aging, illness, injury, or chronic health conditions, disability is something that […]