Effects of long-term air pollution and risk of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer [ 2019 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Willora Mudiyanselage Bowatte (Principal investigator)

Brief description Air pollution is a known risk factor for poor lung health. However, it is not clear how long-term exposures impact lung health in different levels of pollution: low, moderate and high. Also, urban vegetation may be beneficial to our health by improving air quality and encouraging physical activity, but these evidences are limited. My research aims to investigate long-term exposures to air pollution on human health and how a green environment and physical activity can lessen any such harm.

Funding Amount $327,192.00

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Public Health (Australia) ECF