Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Air pollution risk: beyond breathing problems

Swiss and German researchers have found that air pollution may impair cognitive function directly – independently of respiratory effects. Scientists already know that air pollution can harm lungs, and that breathing problems, in turn, can cause cognitive deficits. But if … Continue reading →

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Link between vitamin E and exposure to air pollution

A new study from King’s College London and the University of Nottingham has found an association between the amount of vitamin E in the body, exposure to particulate pollution and lung function. The paper adds to growing evidence from previous … Continue reading →

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A No Brainer: Strengthen Air Quality Standards Now

Does your kid have learning problems? Does he have problems concentrating and he is easily distracted? Is he doing poorly in school? There can be a host of reasons for these problems. But a recent study is confirming the notion … Continue reading →

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Exposure to air pollution in the first year of life increases risk for allergies

Exposure to outdoor air pollution during the first year of life increases the risk of developing allergies to food, mould, pets and pests, new research concludes. The study showed that the sensitivity to allergens was associated with exposure to traffic-related … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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