Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

US air pollution lowest in 10 years, according to American Lung Association

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The American Lung Association released a report that said air pollution in the United States was at its lowest level in 1o years. In some areas however the air quality has actually worsened. More than 40% of people in the … Continue reading →

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Heart study suggests city center pollution doubles risk of calcium build-up in arteries

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

People who live in city centres are twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery calcification (CAC), which can lead to heart disease, than people who live in less polluted urban and rural areas. Heart study suggests city center pollution … Continue reading →

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London election: Mayors’ air pollution records compared

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The battle continues… The BBC has published a comparison between previous London mayors and Boris Johnson’s performance on tackling air quality. Air pollution in London is still the highest in Europe and more than twice the World Health Organisation limits. … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson accused of hiding London air pollution

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson is being accused by Labour MPs of using dust particle suppressants near air quality monitoring sites to bring down their readings. Boris Johnson accused of hiding London air pollution | Environment | guardian.co.uk.

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Is City Air Pollution Making Kids Obese?

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study suggests air pollution link to obesity in children. Is City Air Pollution Making Kids Obese? | The Measure.

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Air pollution costs Bangladesh BDT 124 billion

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution entails a massive cost amounting to Taka 124 billion (about £924,000 or $1,490,000) a year in the capital alone in terms of lost human health and life, an economic evaluation of the contamination shows. Air pollution costs Tk … Continue reading →

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UK National Air Quality Archive

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

If you’re interested how the air pollution has been in the UK over recent years, check out this UK air quality archive. [ARCHIVED CONTENT] UK National Air Quality Archive: Home.

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Greens call for traffic cuts to stem deadly York pollution

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution kills as many people in York as road accidents, alcohol and obesity combined, a new report has suggested.  The City of York Council is working on a strategy to make York the UK’s first low emission city. Greens … Continue reading →

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