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Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health
  • Level Foundation
  • Course by University of Copenhagen
  • Offered by

About

We all have to breathe to live. But the air we breathe is polluted both outdoors and indoors. Each year, this pollution costs 7 million lives across the globe – and a lot of suffering. 1 in 8 deaths is due to air pollution. This course will provide you with an introduction to the most recent research in the field of health effects of air pollution as well as a broader understanding of sources and spread of air pollution and what we should do about it. What is air pollution? What are the sources? How and where are we exposed outdoors and indoors? What happens in the body? Which diseases are the result? Who are the most vulnerable? How can we assess the effects of air pollution? And what should we do to reach the Sustainable Development Goal to “substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution”? These are some of the important questions we will address in the course. During the course you will meet researchers and experts from the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark. They work with different aspects of air pollution and health: toxicology, exposure assessment, epidemiology, engineering and health impact assessment. It is a global responsibility to combat the health impacts of air pollution, and this fight can only be won through new knowledge and global collaboration. We hope you will join us in the course and equip yourself to take part in this global and individual health challenge.

Modules

Introduction

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Sources and Composition of Air Pollution

1 Discussions

  • Delhi – Sources and Solutions

2 Videos

  • Steffen Loft: Introduction
  • Peter Møller: Sources and Composition of Air Pollution

2 Readings

  • UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Want to know more? Air pollution sources

Health Effects of Air Pollution

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • What Happens in the Lungs?
  • What Happens in the Rest of the Body?

2 Videos

  • Peter Moller: What Happens in the Lungs?
  • Peter Moller: What Happens in the Rest of the Body?

2 Readings

  • Want to know more? Counseling patients using the Air Quality Health Index
  • Want to know more? Emerging hazards and improved understanding of risk

Who Suffers the Most?

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Epidemiological Principles of Air Pollution
  • Vulnerable Groups
  • The Global Burden

1 Discussions

  • What is the burden of air pollution in your country?

3 Videos

  • Zorana J. Andersen: Epidemiological Principles of Air Pollution
  • Zorana J. Andersen: Vulnerable Groups
  • Zorana J. Andersen: The Global Burden

What Can We Do?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What Can We Do about Outdoor Air Pollution?

1 Discussions

  • What to do in your city?

1 Videos

  • Steffen Loft: What Can We Do about Outdoor Air Pollution?

1 Readings

  • WHO: Urban Health

Sources and Solutions to Indoor Air Pollution

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Solid Fuel in Households
  • Tight Buildings

1 Discussions

  • What can you do to improve the air quality in your home?

2 Videos

  • Steffen Loft: Solid Fuel in Households
  • Steffen Loft: Tight Buildings

2 Readings

  • WHO: Indoor Air Pollution
  • EPA: Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

Auto Summary

Embark on an enlightening journey with the course "Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health," tailored for individuals passionate about Health & Fitness. Guided by esteemed researchers and experts from the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark, this foundational course delves into the critical issue of air pollution and its profound impact on global health. Immerse yourself in the latest research on the health effects of air pollution, exploring its sources, how it spreads indoors and outdoors, and its dire consequences on the human body. Understand the diseases linked to air pollution, identify the most vulnerable populations, and learn methods to assess its effects. Crucially, the course will also discuss strategies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of significantly reducing deaths and illnesses from hazardous pollution. Designed for a global audience, this course empowers you with knowledge to join the fight against air pollution through collective and informed action. Offered by Coursera with a flexible 'Starter' subscription, this course is ideal for those seeking to make a tangible impact on public health through education and collaboration. Join us to become part of the solution to one of today's most pressing health challenges.

Steffen Loft
Instructors

Steffen Loft

Peter Møller
Instructors

Peter Møller

Zorana Jovanovic Andersen
Instructors

Zorana Jovanovic Andersen