World Asthma Day, May 4th
World Asthma day will happen on May 4th. Around the globe we will become more aware of those who suffer with Asthma.
One confirmed and definite known trigger of Asthma is Woodsmoke Pollution. Exposure to the toxic emissions from Woodsmoke can worsen or even cause a life threatening reaction. Over 5,900 Canadians die each year due to air pollution. Six million Canadians will experience some form of lung disease. One Canadian dies every 20 minutes due to lung disease. Childhood asthma rates continue to soar world-wide. Millions depend of the use of their puffers (or inhaled medications) which enables them to breathe freely. These statistics are alarming and soaring.
Sadly, even with scientific evidence available, documented research that validates the claims that Woodsmoke is a deadly silent killer, Woodsmoke pollution still continues in many urban areas to destroy health and the quality of life of millions.
A few Canadian cities are becoming informed and taking action to end all outdoor open air burns and Woodsmoke in their community. Most cities have done absolutely nothing to help those with Asthma. These cities and communities sit idly by and silent instead of taking action to end outdoor open air burns and Woodsmoke. These elected officials are neglecting the health and safety of all their residents. One outdoor open air burn can affect an entire neighbourhood and contribute to the suffering and severity of Asthma patients and those with other respiratory disease.
The Canadian Lung Association states: “Do your part to reduce air pollution and encourage others to keep the air clean” Now, if only our political leaders, City Mayors and Members of council would follow the wise words of our Lung Association, many would be able to breathe the fresh unadulterated air so needed in order to stay healthy.
The American Lung Association goes further in their advice stating: “Avoid burning wood. Avoid use of wood burning in indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Just like tobacco smoke, wood smoke pollution is harmful to your health. Wood burning comprises 33 percent of particle pollution during the winter in some areas. Cleaner burning alternatives such as natural gas and electric fireplaces are available for the glow without the smoke!”
Take the steps needed to end Woodsmoke Pollution in your community. Taking action will help those who suffer daily trying to breathe. We all deserve the right and common decency to breathe healthy air—woodsmoke-free. Become Informed about Asthma and Woodsmoke Pollution!
Make ending Woodsmoke Pollution Your Number One Priority! Your life and breath depend on it. Whether you have Asthma or not, we all need to breathe air that is not polluted with woodsmoke emissions. To take action to end Woodsmoke will be the best way to recognize and support World Asthma Day! Don’t sit idly by and silent like too many of our local and national leaders in Canada are doing right now. Tell them to Ban Outdoor Open Air Burns and Woodsmoke....Now!
Submitted by:
Linda Baker Beaudin
Founder, Air Is Precious
975 Brookdale Avenue
P.O. Box 22049
Cornwall, Ontario
Canada
K6J 4P5
e-mail airisprecious@gmail.com
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