Effects of Asian Dust on Human and Livestock Health

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Other Title
  • 黄砂による人畜への健康影響

Description

The occurrence of Asian dust events is a frequent problem, with associated health issues. In Mongolia, an intense dust storm causes serious damage to nomad and livestock. Disaster victims have impaired quality of life in the long term. In Japan, no severe health hazard related Asian dust is currently reported. However, recent epidemiologic studies have shown that Asian dust events coincide with increases in daily clinic visits for asthma. In our study, Asian dust events influence the symptoms such as itching of skin of healthy subjects. We need to research comprehensive measures against Asian dust in collaboration with other feelds.

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Details 詳細情報について

  • CRID
    1390282680673073280
  • NII Article ID
    130005456906
  • DOI
    10.14866/ajg.2012a.0_100075
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
    • CiNii Articles
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    Disallowed

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