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Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution
For the youngest and oldest, air pollution may have serious health consequences
The effect of air pollution on climate change is well-documented, but two new studies show that it may also pose surprising dangers to public health On Wednesday, California Governor Jerry Brown announced an ambitious plan to reduce the state’s carbon … Continue reading
Air pollution causes low birth weight, Beijing study shows
The reduction in air pollution achieved during the 2008 Beijing Olympics resulted in an increase in birth weight, new research has shown Air pollution causes babies to be born smaller, according to a study of babies born just after the … Continue reading
Air pollution ‘can shrink middle-aged brains’
Middle-aged and older adults who breathe polluted air in towns and cities can be at increased risk of dementia and strokes, researchers have warned. Normal pollution levels – fine particles from traffic fumes, factory and power station emissions and wood … Continue reading
Stroke from poor air quality
Air pollution and smog have health consequences for affected populations ranging from respiratory problems to death. Fine particulate matter especially has become the focus in recent years, because it increases the probability of dying from respiratory or cardiovascular disease. In … Continue reading
Air pollution may be tied to anxiety
Women who live in areas with higher air pollution may also have higher anxiety, according to a new analysis. “It’s a really interesting finding and definitely suggests that air pollution may be related to mental health,” said lead author Melinda … Continue reading
Ozone Air Pollution Could Harm Women’s Fertility
Many urban and suburban areas have high levels of ground-level ozone, an air pollutant that can adversely affect lung and heart health. New research in mice suggests breathing high levels of ozone could also affect women’s ability to conceive. In … Continue reading
How Air Pollution Affects Babies in the Womb
A new study finds evidence that prenatal exposure to common pollutants can contribute to hyperactivity, aggression and more in kids In the latest study on the subject, published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers for the first time pinpointed exactly which areas … Continue reading
Air pollution ‘link to stroke risk’
Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of stroke, a large global study in the British Medical Journal suggests. Scientists say even short-term spikes in pollution were mirrored by a rise in strokes – particularly in low and middle-income … Continue reading





