In general, the contingency plans of the cities or metropolitan areas of our country have the same objective but differ in their content and in the form of implementation. So far the cities that have a program of this nature are:
How environmental pollution affects your health
Air pollution represents a major environmental risk to health in both developed and developing countries.
According to 2016 estimates, air pollution in cities and rural areas around the world causes 4.2 million premature deaths each year; This mortality is due to exposure to particulate matter 2.5 microns or less in diameter (PM2.5), which can cause cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, as well as cancer.
The latest estimates of the burden of disease reflect the important role that air pollution plays in cardiovascular diseases and related mortality. There is a growing body of evidence showing links between ambient air pollution and cardiovascular disease risk, including some studies conducted in highly polluted areas.
The WHO estimates that approximately 58% of air pollution-related premature deaths in 2016 were due to ischemic heart disease and stroke, while 18% of deaths were due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute respiratory infections. , and 6% of deaths were due to lung cancer. Here you can see how pollutants affect your body .
How to know if there is an environmental contingency?
In the Metropolitan Zone of the Valley of Mexico, environmental contingencies are activated and deactivated by the Environmental Commission of the Megalopolis (CAMe) you can check the air and health index on the website: www.aire.cdmx.gob.mx and in the AIRE application that is available for iOS and Android devices.
For more information, we suggest consulting the following pages:
- CAMe: https://www.gob.mx/comisionambiental
- CDMX: http://www.aire.cdmx.gob.mx/default.php
- EDOMEX: http://rama.edomex.gob.mx/PROFEPA: www.gob.mx/profepa
