Tag Archives: Air Pollution

WHO States Cairo Second Most Polluted City in World

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Cairo has been ranked as the second most polluted large city in the world, according to a report issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), which studied air pollution globally from 2011 until 2015. In 2017, the United Nations Environment … Continue reading →

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Blood pressure risk for children exposed to air pollution in womb

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Children exposed to air pollution when in the womb are more likely to have high blood pressure, researchers have found. They believe that tiny particles from car exhausts and factories can cross the placenta and cause long-term harm. Their study … Continue reading →

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Study: Street-level air pollution increases health risk among elderly

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study published today in the journal Environmental Health shows that differences in traffic-related air pollution are associated with higher rates of heart attacks and deaths from heart disease in the elderly. Scientists from Environmental Defense Fund and Kaiser … Continue reading →

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Seoul to ban old diesels cars on air-polluted days

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Old diesel cars will be banned from being driven in Seoul when heavy fine dust alerts are issued. The Seoul Metropolitan Government ordered that diesel vehicles, registered before Dec. 31, 2005, will be restricted in downtown Seoul from 6 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Short trips and cold starts double air pollution

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Modern vehicles can emit twice as much pollution in the first five minutes of running, according to new research. Analysis of the EQUA Index data shows that the average daily distance driven in urban areas is not sufficient for a … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to increases in crime

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Several reports reveal how pollution affects behaviour Air pollution can directly affect behaviour and dramatically increase crime levels, a series of studies conducted over several years have proven. While the impact of bad air on human health is well-documented, “there is … Continue reading →

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Hawaii’s silent danger: Volcanic smog, otherwise known as ‘vog’

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

The recent eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea has generated apocalyptic scenes of bright red lava exploding hundreds of feet into the sky and burning buildings consumed by the molten rock. But there’s another danger, silent and often unseen, that has been … Continue reading →

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Even brief particle pollution spikes tied to respiratory infections

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

People may be more likely to develop acute lower respiratory infections after even brief increases in air pollution, and babies and toddlers are especially vulnerable, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers looked at more than a decade of data on patients … Continue reading →

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