N07 : The Clean Air Project


Students Joanna Martin
School HCDSB - St. John Elementary School (Burlington) - Burlington
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 8
Group Group 1 - Earth and Environmental
Abstract Purpose This study aims to understand how air quality affects the health of humans in Ontario on a deeper level. By investigating and comparing the effects and results of air pollution on different groups, the study intents to create a possible solution. This will be displayed with a detailed sketch of such a concept. The objective will be achieved through research and examination. This study relies on aspects such as age, varying air contents, and current illnesses in people to enrich and strengthen its results. Variables Independent Variable(s): Age Climate Comorbidities Dependent Variable(s): Air contents Current state of health Current state of respiratory/cardiovascular systems Effects of air pollution on individual Intensity of air pollution on individual Length of exposure to hazardous particles in the air Use of medications/drugs Geographic location