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July 31st, 2008

Air Quality Proving to be Major Concern for Beijing Olympics

Health News posted 4 years ago by The Healia Team

Air quality has been a major concern in Beijing over the past few weeks, and many worry that the high air pollution levels may not only be a nuisance to spectators, but also hinder the performance of Olympic athletes if they deeply inhale the pollutants. With air quality unpredictable, Olympic officials were forced to announce emergency contingent plans today.

Temporary measures have gone into effect to help improve air quality, including a moratorium on construction work, the closure of polluting factories, and a 50% reduction in the number of private cars on the road. These measures will be in place throughout the August Olympics and the Paralympic Games in September.

This is the first of a series of blogs regarding health and the upcoming Olympic Games. For help with a health related question, remember to visit Healia Communities and ask one of our experts.