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About Respro® UK Ltd

Respro® Masks: Cycle masks, motorcycle masks and allergy masks. External wear for internal protection.

Only seven countries worldwide meet WHO dirty air guidelines, study shows

Annual survey by IQAir based on toxic PM2.5 particles reveals some progress in pollution levels in India and China Nearly every country on Earth has dirtier air than doctors recommend breathing, a report has found. Only seven countries met the World Health … Continue reading

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Air pollution clouds the mind and makes everyday tasks challenging

Brief exposure to high concentrations of particulate matter may impair a person’s ability to focus on tasks.

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The silent killer: over 100 daily deaths of children under five linked to air pollution in East Asia and the Pacific

https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/silent-killer-over-100-daily-deaths-children-under-five-linked-air-pollution-east

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What threats lurk in the smoke and ash of LA-area fires? New health warnings

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Study pinpoints ‘hotspots’ of harmful air pollutant in Dublin

Levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines have been found in hotspots across Dublin city, according to a new study. Data collected by University College Dublin and Dublin City University (DCU) researchers shows high levels of … Continue reading

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Air pollution in India linked to millions of deaths

A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that long-term exposure to air pollution contributes to millions of deaths in India. The research, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, emphasizes the need for stricter air quality regulations in the country. Air pollution consisting of … Continue reading

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Study predicts major rise in deaths due to extreme temperatures and air pollution

New study projects a sharp rise in temperature- and pollution-related mortality, with the impact of temperature surpassing that of pollution for a fifth of the global population. Mortality attributable to air pollution and extreme temperatures is a major concern,  and … Continue reading

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New study finds air pollution increases inflammation primarily in patients with heart disease

A new study by heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that patients with heart disease, specifically those with heart failure, are especially vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution and poor air quality and can take … Continue reading

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