Expert analysis on fine dust issue in S. Korea and ways to protect yourself
- 5 years ago
Let's take a closer look at the health effects of ultra-fine dust and what we can do to protect ourselves from its harmful effects.
We're happy to have Doctor Christopher (CARL-STEN) Carlsten,... Head of Respiratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Director of the Air Pollution Lab,... joining us on Skype from Vancouver.
1. Doctor Carlsten, we've been forced to endure a depressing week of hazardous levels of ultra-fine dust in South Korea. Between five to eight time what's considered "safe." Firstly, can you tell us what fine dust does to the human body and why it's considered so harmful?
2. Most of us would prefer to be enjoying the early spring weather inside, but are instead forced to stay inside. During periods like this -- is that your advice? And if we have to go outside for prolonged periods what's the best way to protect ourselves?
3. You are also the Director of the Air Pollution Lab, why do you think the smog and fine dust is so bad in South Korea? A lot of people here blame China,.. is that an accurate assessment?
4. If you were to advise the South Korean government about ways to mitigate fine dust, what would you suggest they do? Is it going to take something drastic to ensure we aren't subjected to this for years/decades to come?
Joining us from Vancouver, where the fine dust concentration is a mere 10 micrograms per cubic meter (I checked before coming on air,...) Dr. Christopher Carlsten, Head of Respiratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia thank you for your insights on the fine dust affecting South Korea. Appreciate it.
We're happy to have Doctor Christopher (CARL-STEN) Carlsten,... Head of Respiratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Director of the Air Pollution Lab,... joining us on Skype from Vancouver.
1. Doctor Carlsten, we've been forced to endure a depressing week of hazardous levels of ultra-fine dust in South Korea. Between five to eight time what's considered "safe." Firstly, can you tell us what fine dust does to the human body and why it's considered so harmful?
2. Most of us would prefer to be enjoying the early spring weather inside, but are instead forced to stay inside. During periods like this -- is that your advice? And if we have to go outside for prolonged periods what's the best way to protect ourselves?
3. You are also the Director of the Air Pollution Lab, why do you think the smog and fine dust is so bad in South Korea? A lot of people here blame China,.. is that an accurate assessment?
4. If you were to advise the South Korean government about ways to mitigate fine dust, what would you suggest they do? Is it going to take something drastic to ensure we aren't subjected to this for years/decades to come?
Joining us from Vancouver, where the fine dust concentration is a mere 10 micrograms per cubic meter (I checked before coming on air,...) Dr. Christopher Carlsten, Head of Respiratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia thank you for your insights on the fine dust affecting South Korea. Appreciate it.