Source URL:
http://www.lungusa.org/associations/states/california/for-the-media/new-data-shows-smart-growth.html
The analysis concludes that more sustainable community development
and more diverse transportation options will clean the air, reduce
pollution-related illness and death, and avoid significant health costs.
Specifically, the analysis found that by 2035, less driving annually
avoids:
· $1.66 billion pollution-related heath costs
· 140 premature deaths
· 260 heart attacks
· 215 acute bronchitis incidents
· 95 cases of chronic bronchitis
· 2,370 asthma attacks
· 101,960 other respiratory symptoms
· 205 respiratory ER trips and hospitalizations
Resource Author:
American Lung Association in California
Publication Date:
Sep 16 2010
