Roseville Region Air Quality among worst in nation according to American Lung Association
Roseville, Calif. - As we've reported over the years, the Roseville region offers a multitude of reasons as an attractive place to live and do business. Sadly, air quality is not one of those reasons according to the American Lung Association. The American Lung Association (ALA) has named the Roseville-Sacramento region as the worst in the nation for air quality, with the elderly and young most at risk. The report also highlighted California's Central Valley as a difficult place for controlling pollution. High risk groups affected include those with pediatric asthma, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, young children and those over 65. The ALA also missed the mark yet again regarding Placer County Air Pollution Control District.
Published : a month ago by Staff in Environment
Elderly and young most at risk
Roseville, Calif. – As we’ve reported over the years, the Roseville region offers a multitude of reasons as an attractive place to live and do business. Sadly, air quality is not one of those reasons according to the American Lung Association.
The American Lung Association released their Annual State of the Air report and once again, Roseville- Sacramento region residents continue breathing some of the worst air anywhere in the United States across key metrics. The old and young are most at risk.
California’s Central Valley has a notoriously difficult geographical position for controlling pollution. With more building booms underway, extended fire seasons in recent years due to drought and roadways becoming more congested, residents can probably expect to see the region face air quality challenges into the foreseeable future.
High risk groups most affected often include those with pediatric asthma, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, as well as young children and those over 65. Learn more: Air Quality and Older Adults
• ALA misses the mark yet again asserts Placer County Air Pollution Control District
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