Program Langit Biru : Kontribusi Kebijakan Pengendalian Pencemaran Udara Kota terhadap Penurunan Penyakit Pernapasan pada Anak

Abstract

Urban air pollution that have negative impact on public health is frequently related to PM10, NO2, and ozone, the reactive pollutants that could trigger internal tissue of respiratory tract through mechanism of oxidative stress and respiratory tract inflammation. Long term exposure to the pollutant related to respiratory abnormality, lung function, asthma, chronic respiratory disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The Blue Sky Program is one measure for reducing air pollutant of transportation sector and has been designed since 1996. Until now, the blue sky program contribution on respiratory track disorder reduction on children has not been predicted yet, due to delay in program implementation and real activities were just been realized years after the program declaration and also due to other constraints. Researches in other countries show that air pollution control contributes significantly to the reduction of respiratory track disease among children. To achieve healthy air quality, bigger support and more active role from government, program manager and public are essentially needed. Key words : Air pollution, blue sky program