Tag Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Study connects diabetes, air pollution to interstitial lung disease

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

People with pre-diabetes or diabetes who live in ozone-polluted areas may have an increased risk for an irreversible disease with a high mortality rate. A new study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives connects insulin resistance and repetitive ozone exposure … Continue reading →

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Potentially harmful aerosols concentrate in European urban centres

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Atmospheric particles that increase levels of cellular oxidants when inhaled might be especially harmful. An analysis reveals which emissions should be limited to minimize the potential adverse health effects of such particles in Europe. The inhalation of outdoor airborne particles … Continue reading →

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MRI Reveals Air Pollution Impact on Dementia Risk in Women

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Older women exposed to higher levels of air pollution can experience a 24-percent increase in Alzheimer’s risk. High levels of air pollution can put women in their 70s and 80s at a higher risk for developing a brain shrinkage that … Continue reading →

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Exposure to air pollution during fetal period, early life linked with higher blood pressure

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to an urban environment characterized by high levels of air pollution and noise in areas with a high building density during the fetal period and in early childhood may contribute to higher blood pressure. This was the conclusion of … Continue reading →

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116,000 infants killed within months due to air pollution in India: Study

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Particulate matter 30 times finer than human hair that enters the bloodstream and causes severe health risks Air pollution killed around 116,000 infants in India within the first month of being born, found a new global study on air pollution’s … Continue reading →

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New study links air pollution to 15 percent of COVID-19 deaths

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers say deaths linked to COVID-19 and air pollution represents ‘potentially avoidable, excess mortality’. Long-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to 15 percent of COVID-19 deaths globally, according to a new study. Published in the journal Cardiovascular Research … Continue reading →

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Small increases in air pollution linked to rise in depression, finds study

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exclusive: Cutting pollution levels may help to reduce rates of mental health problems, say scientists Small increases in people’s exposure to air pollution are linked to significant rises in depression and anxiety, according to the first such study of UK adults. … Continue reading →

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Significant link found between air pollution and neurological disorders

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution was significantly associated with an increased risk of hospital admissions for several neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias, in a long-term study of more than 63 million older U.S. adults, led by researchers at … Continue reading →

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