Carson's syndrome: a major threat to the public's health in the twenty-first century.
Our environment provides essential support for our health, but is subject to degradation from human activities. This in turn has adverse effects on health. The name 'Carson's Syndrome' is proposed to characterize severe non-accidental planetary abuse. A specific example, overproduction of carbon dioxide (CO2), is described and illustrated by the concept of a 'footprint' for the CO2 production of an individual or group. Transport is responsible for 40% of CO2 production in developed countries. A more rational transport policy, with particular encouragement of walking and cycling, would both reduce CO2 output and benefit our health, especially in reducing cardiovascular disease.
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University Hospital Lewisham, London.
D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects; D002248:Carbon Monoxide / Q000009:adverse effects; D004777:Environment; D017752:Greenhouse Effect; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D011634:Public Health; D011640:Public Policy; D006113:United Kingdom
D000393:Air Pollutants; D002248:Carbon Monoxide