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A collaborative research by the National Health Research Institute and the Environmental Protection Administration from 2007 to 2017 reveals that as PM2.5 concentration decreased by over 10% in a decade, there were significant drops in mortality rates related to lung cancer, lung obstruction, ischemic heart disease, and stroke. The study recommends revising the air quality standard to 12 micrograms per cubic meter and implementing the second phase of the air pollution prevention plan, focusing on pollution improvement in central and southern Taiwan to reduce emissions by 73% nationwide. The impact of PM2.5 on chronic diseases like diabetes is also emphasized, urging inclusion of diabetes patients in vulnerable populations to long-term PM2.5 exposure. Measures to combat air pollution and protect public health are highlighted as crucial for achieving the 12 microgram target and reducing health risks posed by air pollution.
Source: YAHOO