Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Little progress made in tackling air pollution in Europe, research says

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

European Environment Agency found levels of fine particulate matter stalled after decades of reductions Little progress has been made on tackling air quality in Europe, new research shows, despite public outcry in many countries and increasing awareness of the health … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to ‘missed’ miscarriages in China: study

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to airborne pollutants increases the risk of “missed” miscarriages in which a fetus dies without a pregnant woman experiencing any noticeable symptoms, researchers said Monday. Previous studies have shown a correlation between air pollution and pregnancy complications, but the … Continue reading →

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A very smokey capital

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Poor air quality has always been a major problem for people in Delhi. It has been one of the main causes behind many health issues such as breathing problems, skin allergies and so on. Even though Delhiites could breathe easy … Continue reading →

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Air pollution can turn men bald by destroying a hair growth protein, scientists say

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution on busy roads has been linked to baldness in men as particles in exhaust fumes destroy a hair growth protein, scientists have found. Particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere could impact both hair growth and retention, according to … Continue reading →

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Denmark calls for EU strategy to phase out diesel and petrol cars from 2030

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Denmark, backed by 10 other European Union countries, on Friday called for a strategy to phase out diesel and petrol cars, including allowing the ban of sales at member state-level by 2030 to combat climate change. Denmark made the proposal … Continue reading →

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Aspirin may halve air pollution harms

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study is the first to report evidence that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin may lessen the adverse effects of air pollution exposure on lung function. The team of researchers from the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, … Continue reading →

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Citing ‘unhealthy air’, Vietnam tells people to limit outdoor activities

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Vietnam warned its people on Tuesday to limit outdoor activities because the air quality in the Southeast Asian country has persistently been at “unhealthy” levels for days. The levels of hazardous small particles known as PM2.5 in the air at … Continue reading →

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Babies exposed to air pollution have greater risk of death – study

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Infant mortality rate higher in babies exposed to pollutants such as sulphur dioxide Babies living in areas with high levels of air pollution have a greater risk of death than those surrounded by cleaner air, a study has found. It … Continue reading →

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