Epidemiological studies on the health impact of air pollution in Japan: their contribution to the improvement of ambient air quality

In Japan, during the high economic growth period (1950–1960s), air pollution due to sulfur dioxide (SO2) and dust derived from large-scale factories and power plants was apparent in many industrial districts, and it caused serious health problems such as the so-called “Yokkaichi Asthma.” Many epidem...

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Main Author: Masayuki Shima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Komiyama Printing Co. Ltd 2025-04-01
Series:Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ehpm/30/0/30_25-00020/_html/-char/en
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