Mette Sørensen Will Lead Reseach on Impact of Ultrafine Particles on Health Near Airports – Danish Cancer Institute
Danish Cancer Institute shared on LinkedIn:
“News: Researchers from the Danish Cancer Institute are set to investigate how ultrafine particles impact the health of people living near airports.
Recent studies have detected high levels of ultrafine particles around Copenhagen Airports A/S, yet the full extent of their effects on residents’ health remains unclear. In response, Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke has called for an investigation into the health implications of these particles at the airport.
Professor Mette Sørensen, who will lead the research, explains:
‘Ultrafine particles from airports are potentially harmful to health, but our understanding in this area is still limited. Therefore, at the Danish Cancer Institute and the Kræftens Bekæmpelse (Danish Cancer Society), we are pleased to launch a study that will examine whether residents near Copenhagen Airport face an increased risk of illness and mortality due to their exposure to ultrafine particles. This research is vital for the thousands of people living in the airport’s vicinity who are exposed to these particles daily.’
The research is funded by the Danish Ministry of Environment and Gender Equality and is expected to be completed within two years.”
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