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Researchers from Simon Fraser University warn of deadly role that air pollution plays in heart diseaseFunding from CIRA's Community Investment Program supports new online outreach material from the Canadian Environmental Health Atlas VANCOUVER, Dec. 7, 2016 /CNW/ - Researchers at Simon Fraser University have produced a new video to warn about how exposure to air pollution, especially toxic particles, can increase the risk of death from heart disease. These findings were presented in the latest video in a series from the Canadian Environmental Health Atlas, a project based at Simon Fraser University that aggregates environmental data and its impact on public health, to present it in a meaningful way online. The video, The Deadly Impact of Airborne Particles, will be released tonight at the NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina. With funding from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority's (CIRA) Community Investment Program, researchers have developed a new video to help raise awareness about the risks of environmental toxins. Having access to credible data on environmental hazards can encourage people to advocate for stronger public health measures. By helping people understand the impact of air pollution – which is largely outside of their individual control – the creators of the videos hope people will advocate for changes in their community to reduce levels of pollutants. The video, The Deadly Impact of Airborne Particles, is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WAhhZsMr0A Key facts
"Our goal is to help people understand how their environment can have a substantial impact on their health. We all know about the power of diet and exercise in promoting health, but the effects of energy production, urban design, and environmental regulation are also important. A comprehensive public health response will need to include improvements to our urban environment that promote cleaner air. - Dr. Bruce Lanphear from the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University "The goal of CIRA's Community Investment Program is to provide resources to organizations using digital technology to improve the lives of Canadians. Ensuring access to credible, evidence-based health information is available online aligns well with this objective. The issues explored by the Canadian Environmental Health Atlas are not simple, but Dr. Lanphear and his team are demonstrating the powerful role that plain language, compelling visuals, and clear explanations can have in making research accessible via the web." - David Fowler, VP of marketing and communications at CIRA Additional resources
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