Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Study: Street-level air pollution increases health risk among elderly

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study published today in the journal Environmental Health shows that differences in traffic-related air pollution are associated with higher rates of heart attacks and deaths from heart disease in the elderly. Scientists from Environmental Defense Fund and Kaiser … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to increases in crime

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Several reports reveal how pollution affects behaviour Air pollution can directly affect behaviour and dramatically increase crime levels, a series of studies conducted over several years have proven. While the impact of bad air on human health is well-documented, “there is … Continue reading →

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Even brief particle pollution spikes tied to respiratory infections

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

People may be more likely to develop acute lower respiratory infections after even brief increases in air pollution, and babies and toddlers are especially vulnerable, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers looked at more than a decade of data on patients … Continue reading →

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Chemicals in skin and hair products contribute to air pollution

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers are reporting that chemical emissions from personal care products are contributing to air pollution, according to a new study out of Boulder, Colorado. During rush hour, the magnitude of emissions from personal care products was found to be comparable … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to fertility treatment failure

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Women exposed to high levels of air pollution may have less success getting pregnant with fertility treatments or staying pregnant, compared to women breathing cleaner air, a South Korean study suggests. Researchers analyzed pregnancy rates over nine years and more … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution promotes rheumatoid arthritis

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

A study in mice showed that air pollution is a risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis. Air pollution is an aggravating risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the medical journal Proceedings of the National Academy of … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Linked To Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: What Parents Need To Know

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution could be linked to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as cot death, a study has found. The research, carried out by University of Birmingham and funded by The Lullaby Trust, found evidence suggesting an association between … Continue reading →

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Over 95% of world’s population breathe dangerous air, study finds

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 95% of the world’s population breathe unsafe air and the burden is falling hardest on the poorest communities, with the gap between the most polluted and least polluted countries rising rapidly, a comprehensive study of global air pollution … Continue reading →

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