A cohort study for effects of environmental thermal stress and air pollution on mortality for the older population in Hong Kong


Grant Data
Project Title
A cohort study for effects of environmental thermal stress and air pollution on mortality for the older population in Hong Kong
Principal Investigator
Dr Wong, Chit Ming   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Hui Linda Yin Fun   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Thach Thuan Quoc   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Yang Lin   (Co-Investigator)
Professor Katzschner Lutz   (Co-Investigator)
Professor Lai Poh Chin   (Co-Investigator)
Emeritus Professor Lam Tai Hing   (Co-Investigator)
Professor Kramer Alexander   (Co-Investigator)
Mr Plass Dietrich   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Jahn Heiko   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Lai Hak Kan   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Pinheiro Paulo   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
30
Start Date
2012-10-01
Amount
750000
Conference Title
A cohort study for effects of environmental thermal stress and air pollution on mortality for the older population in Hong Kong
Presentation Title
Keywords
Air pollution, Effect modification, NASA satellite sensing, Thermal stress, Urban Climatic Analysis Map
Discipline
Environmental Research
Panel
Biology and Medicine (M)
HKU Project Code
HKU 780512M
Grant Type
General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year
2012
Status
Completed