The Lancet Regional Health in conversation with
The Lancet Regional Health journals’ editors, in conversation with their authors, explore their latest open access research and its impact on people’s health, healthcare, and health policy.
This podcast covers a broad range of topics through a regional lens, from climate change and health adaptation to surgical care capacity in the Pacific Island countries, the determinants of onset and prognosis of long COVID-19 to the opioid crisis in Mexico, and more.
The Lancet Regional Health in conversation with
Peter Chan and Xi Xia on air pollution, physical activity and COPD in China
Moderate physical activity is known to offer protective benefits against COPD exacerbations, but exposure to air pollution is a well-established risk factor for COPD. In many high-pollution settings, it has been unclear whether engaging in physical exercise is beneficial for COPD outcomes.
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Peter Chan and Dr. Xi Xia to understand how long-term exposure to ambient air pollutants can modify the protective effect of physical activity on COPD hospitalisation. We will explore the underlying mechanisms, and what this means for future policy guidelines.
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