Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Choked: Delhi’s pollution level is fives times worse than just eight years ago as experts warn air quality is as noxious as Jharia coal town

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Delhiites are breathing poison. If you thought CNG had made the Capital’s air cleaner, then it’s time for a reality check. The alarming pollution levels have blackened Delhi’s air to such an extent that it ranks alongside coal town Jharia … Continue reading →

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Air pollution in Putney and Brixton up to three times higher than EU limits

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in some parts of London is three times higher than European-recommended safe limits, research reveals today. Scientists at King’s College London monitored 100 sites around the capital last year, measuring levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which is caused … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs under threat as 32,000 flee fire

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 32,000 people were forced to flee their homes as a raging wildfire threatening the US city of Colorado Springs doubled in size overnight. Traffic and smoke choked the streets as people hurried to evacuate the city and the … Continue reading →

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WHO says diesel fumes do cause cancer

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exhaust fumes from diesel engines do cause cancer, a panel of experts from the World Health Organisation says. BBC News – WHO says diesel fumes do cause cancer.

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The Effects of PM10

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

You might think people look ridiculous wearing masks, but look at the scientific literature on the effects of PM10 (particles smaller than 10 microns) on lungs/heart/cancer and you won’t be laughing any more. For scientific literature, click here: PubMed What does … Continue reading →

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Nanoparticles in polluted air, smoke & nanotechnology products have serious impact on health

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

New groundbreaking research by scientists at Trinity College Dublin has found that exposure to nanoparticles can have a serious impact on health, linking it to rheumatoid arthritis and the development of other serious autoimmune diseases. The findings that have been … Continue reading →

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American Lung Association’s ‘State Of The Air’ App released

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Want to know when you need to put your mask on? Well, now you can, in America, that is. An free app for your iphone or Android has been released yesterday by the American Lung Association to let you know … Continue reading →

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Why wear a mask?

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

OK! This article is written for the benefit of the end user to be able to differentiate between one mask and another and the essential features required for a mask to work properly in filtering out urban pollution. POINT 1 … Continue reading →

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