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There is a triple threat in the Asian air to human health and well-being. First, we are going to see an increase in tobacco-attributable deaths as more and more people smoke. Much of this mortality, as well as crippling chronic lung disease, can be prevented if smokers stop smoking. Secondly, additional suffering, disability and premature death from lung disease can be prevented if pollution - Asian pollution being the worst in the world - can be reduced. And lastly, the coughing, wheezing and attacks of bronchitis caused by the uniquely Asian problem of the haze would be eliminated if the illegal practice of slash & burn is prohibited.…mehr

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There is a triple threat in the Asian air to human health and well-being. First, we are going to see an increase in tobacco-attributable deaths as more and more people smoke. Much of this mortality, as well as crippling chronic lung disease, can be prevented if smokers stop smoking. Secondly, additional suffering, disability and premature death from lung disease can be prevented if pollution - Asian pollution being the worst in the world - can be reduced. And lastly, the coughing, wheezing and attacks of bronchitis caused by the uniquely Asian problem of the haze would be eliminated if the illegal practice of slash & burn is prohibited.
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Autorenporträt
Dr. Anthony Rebuck. Born in London. England. Married with four children and eight grandchildren. Attended Sydney University Medical School, Australia. Graduated with First Class Honors and awarded University Medal. Appointed Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada. Won award as Best Teacher in Medical Faculty. Practised Respiratory Medicine at the Toronto Lung Clinic. Retired from University and joined Pharmaceutical Industry in Philadelphia. In charge of clinical development of Respiratory and Diabetes medicines. Posted to Singapore for many years directing clinical research in Asian countries. After retiring again, has been busy consulting on Clinical Research projects, writing and Masters Swimming.