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Afif El-Hasan, MD

El-Hasan is a pediatrician with Kaiser Permanente in Orange County, California, and spokesperson for the American Lung Association.

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August 01, 2024
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Warehouses add 17.9% more nitrogen dioxide to their communities

Communities with warehouses were exposed to an average of 17.9% more nitrogen dioxide than other communities, according to a study published in Nature Communications.

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February 22, 2024
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Q&A: Zero-emission vehicles, clean power prevent respiratory illnesses in children

Transportation pollution puts children’s health at risk on a daily basis, but a switch to zero-emission vehicles and clean power would prevent several poor respiratory outcomes in this population, according to a press release.