Null Hypothesis (H0): Increased levels in ambient air pollution does not have any effect in the hospital admissions and emergency department visits from cardiovascular illnesses
Alternate Hypothesis (H1): Increased levels in ambient air pollution does have an effect on the hospital admissions and emergency department visits from cardiovascular illnesses
Aim
To determine if there is a relationship between the ambient air pollution and the hospital admissions and emergency department visits
1. To identify suitable locations to carry out the air quality measurements
2. To collect air quality readings on air pollutants, specifically, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, round level ozone and particulate matter (PM10 & PM2.5) in the city of Suva
3. To conduct a meta analysis of recently published studies on the effects of air pollution and cardiovascular illnesses
4. To identify which pollutant(s) has the potential to impose adverse effects on the cardio-respiratory health of the population in Suva