Groups vulnerable to the effects of air pollution
| FACTOR | VULNERABLE GROUP |
|---|---|
| Age | Children, who spend more time outdoors, are more physically active, inhale more air per kilogram of body weight, and whose developing lungs are more vulnerable to damage |
| Seniors | |
| Pre-existing disease or condition | Patients with asthma, COPD, cardiovascular disease, ASHD, CCF, or diabetes49 |
| Patients who are pregnant | |
| Increased exposure | People exercising outdoors |
| Outdoor workers |
ASHD—arteriosclerotic heart disease, CCF—congestive cardiac failure, COPD—chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.