Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Children exposed to air pollution at school may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to air pollution, particularly at school, could be associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity during childhood. This is the conclusion of a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by “la … Continue reading →

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Bangkok schools closed over air pollution concerns

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 400 schools in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, were shut for the rest of the week Wednesday due to increasing concern over dangerously unhealthy air pollution. Faced with public discontent as well as a possible health crisis, Police Gen. Asawin … Continue reading →

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Autism’s connection with air pollution explored in research

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

The view that air pollution contributes to autism is strongly held by a small but growing band of scientists who study pollution and health. They point to links between autism and air pollution uncovered in studies tracking thousands of children. … Continue reading →

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Urgent : Schools in Bangkok close as air pollution worsens

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Bangkok governor on Wednesday ordered the suspension of classes at 437 schools under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration for the safety of students after 26 zones in the capital were declared air pollution control areas. Aswin Kwanmuang said the suspension started … Continue reading →

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Hanoi chokes as air pollution increases to unhealthy levels

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in Ha Noi in recent days has been so severe that health experts have warned people to stay indoors. The Air Quality Index at various air monitoring stations across the capital showed dangerously high levels on Sunday afternoon. … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution May Up Sleep Apnea Risk

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

The ill effects of air pollution may literally be causing some people to lose sleep, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. In “The Association of Ambient Air Pollution with Sleep Apnea: The … Continue reading →

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Air quality on Scotland’s most polluted street grew worse in the past year

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality on Scotland’s most polluted street grew worse in the past year, according to new analysis from environmentalists. The latest data on air pollution analysed by Friends of the Earth Scotland has revealed an increase in air pollution levels … Continue reading →

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18 monitors flash red warnings for air pollution in southern Taiwan

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Tainan and Kaohsiung, among other southern areas, are experiencing unhealthy PM2.5 levels Clouds of thick smog are again lingering heavy over some of Taiwan’s southern cities. Residents of Kaohsiung, Tainan and surrounding city and prefecture areas are reporting bad air … Continue reading →

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