Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

India’s Air the World’s Unhealthiest, Study Says

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

India has the worst air pollution in the entire world, beating China, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, according to a study released during this years’s World Economic Forum in Davos. India’s Air the World’s Unhealthiest, Study Says – NYTimes.com.

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No need to wait for the clean air dividend

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The world is finally waking up to the idea  of controlling smog and soot. No need to wait for the clean air dividend – opinion – 16 April 2012 – New Scientist.

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Exhaust fumes are twice as deadly as roads, study claims

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 5000 people die prematurely from conditions like lung cancer and heart disease because of emissions, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Exhaust fumes are twice as deadly as roads, study claims – Telegraph.

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Worst year for hayfever misery

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Bad news for the Uk’s 16 million hay fever sufferers. This year’s hay fever season is set to be the worst ever as a perfect storm of weather conditions bring misery to millions. Express.co.uk – Home of the Daily and … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution’s Effect on Asthma

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is more than just smog. There are tiny particles that an individual can breathe in on a daily basis. Be it pollen from grass or trees, car exhaust, dust from construction or just regular old household dust and … Continue reading →

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Pollution in China: Clearing the air

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Satellite data reveal the true scope of China’s pollution problem The Chinese blogosphere is discussing ‘PM2.5’, the smallest solid particles in the atmosphere. particulate matter measuring less than 2.5 microns across. Pollution in China: Clearing the air | The Economist.

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Living or working in China? Here’s how to choose your RESPRO® mask.

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollution-China.com – How to choose your RESPRO mask When choosing your RESPRO® mask, you should take the following points into consideration: The city you live in, and hence the type of pollution you are exposed to — filtration type The … Continue reading →

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Nowcast – London Air Quality Network » Current Pollution Map

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Want to know when and where you should be wearing your Respro® Pollution Mask? Click the link below to see the pollution levels for your daily cycle or run route.  London Air Quality Network » Nowcast – Current Pollution Map

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