Tag Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Research shows how air pollution has a detrimental impact on cardiovascular health

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Tiny particles of air pollution — called fine particulate matter — can have a range of effects on health, and exposure to high levels is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research led by investigators at Massachusetts General … Continue reading →

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Researchers say wildfire smoke is reversing years of air pollution progress

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Record-setting wildfires are becoming a regular occurrence in the Western United States. It’s a sobering trend that poses a threat to people across the country, as hazardous smoke pollutes the air. “Fires burn in California, or in Nevada and Arizona, … Continue reading →

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Leading cardiovascular organizations call for urgent action to reduce air pollution

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and a major contributor to the global burden of disease. Long-term exposure to air pollution has also been linked to an increased risk of death from COVID-19. This dangerous “triple … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to higher risk of irreversible sight loss

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Large UK study found small pollution rise associated with more cases of age-related macular degeneration “The traditional sign-off with anything to do with with eyes and vision is to encourage everybody to have a routine eye examination once a year, … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to increased mental health outpatient visits

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

More pollution in the air could be linked to higher rates of mental health service use, researchers at the Yale School of Public Health found in a new study. The findings, which were recently published in the journal Environmental Research, … Continue reading →

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European cities with the highest mortality due to air pollution

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

84% of the population in European cities is exposed to PM2.5 levels above the maximum recommended by the World Health Organization A new study has for the first time estimated the mortality burden attributable to Air Pollution in 1,000 European cities by ISGlobal … Continue reading →

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Limiting air pollution ‘could prevent 50,000 deaths in Europe’

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

World Health Organization estimates air pollution kills more than 7 million people each year Limiting air pollution to levels recommended by the World Health Organization could prevent more than 50,000 deaths in Europe annually, according to research. The WHO estimates … Continue reading →

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Acute Exposure to Air Pollution Can Trigger MI-Related Death

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

New data from China show that greater exposure to some forms of air pollution, even in the short term, is linked to an increased risk of dying from myocardial infarction. The relationship was seen for particulate matter with an aerodynamic … Continue reading →

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