Figure 6.1: Estimate of the impact of existing PM10 concentrations on health in the main urban areas of New Zealand
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Map of New Zealand with charts that show the estimated number of hospital admissions, deaths, and restricted activity days (RADS) caused by air particles each year, in various locations throughout New Zealand.
- In Auckland it is estimated that more than 400 people will die, hospital admissions will be just under 200, and there will be 750,000 RAD days.
- In Hamilton it is estimated that there will be 50 deaths, about 20 hospital admissions, and 90,000 RAD days.
- In Wellington it is estimated that there will be 80 deaths, 20 hospital admissions, and 100,000 RAD days.
- In Lower Hutt it is estimated that there will be 10 deaths, 20 hospital admissions, and 60,000 RAD days.
- In Nelson it is estimated that there will be 20 deaths, 10 hospital admissions, and 58,000 RAD days.
- In Christchurch it is estimated that there will be almost 200 deaths, about 80 hospitalisations, and 300,000 RAD days.
- In Timaru it is estimated that there will be 10 deaths, 5 hospital admissions, and 30,000 RAD days.
- In Dunedin it is estimated that there will be about 30 deaths, 10 hospital admissions, and 80,000 RAD days.
