i earned by doctorate from ha r hararharava harvard.short-term ozone exposure and health effects. this is based on studies over decades and showing that ozone leads to increased deaths, hospital visits, increased symptoms and more medical use and reduced air function and reduced air levels. a 2010 study by the scientist at emory found in the atlanta area, ozone was linked to higher rates of hospital visits for asthma even at levels below the current standard. meaningful reductions in lung functions have been shown in as low as 60 parts per billion. of note, these controlled exposure studies have been conducted in healthy adults. it is expected people with asthma, including asthmatic children, would be more sensitive to these effects. the evidence shows the current standards are inadequate to protect the citizens of the united states. there is adequate evidence quote to recommend a revised standard from 70 parts per billion to 60 parts per billion. it would lead to fewer deaths, fewer hospital visits, fewer symptoms and improved lung function especially among the most vulnerable in