Tag Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

London Underground polluted with metallic particles small enough to enter human bloodstream

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd
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Air pollution killed 238,000 Europeans prematurely in 2020: EU watchdog

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Fine particle air pollution led to 238,000 premature deaths in the European Union in 2020, the bloc’s environmental watchdog said Thursday, a slight rise from the previous year. At the same time, the overall rate for EU countries in 2020 … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution with particulate matter about 2.5 micron increases lung damage

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association shows that sulfate, ammonium, and nitrate elements of Particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) were linked to the most damage and were associated with baseline severity, illness progression, and death among … Continue reading →

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Low levels of air pollution deadlier than previously thought: Study suggests fine particulate matter causes an additional 1.5 million premature deaths annually

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Study suggests fine particulate matter causes an additional 1.5 million premature deaths annually The World Health Organization’s most recent estimates (2016) are that over 4.2 million people die prematurely each year due to long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air … Continue reading →

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Air pollution and stress contribute to low-birth-weight babies for Hispanic women in Los Angeles

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Newborns with low birth weight face increased risks of mortality and long-term disease Fetal growth — which is delicate and precisely programmed — may be disrupted by a mother’s exposure to air pollution and psychological stress during early to mid-pregnancy, … Continue reading →

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Air pollution with smaller particles has greater association with childhood asthma

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd
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Air pollution tips the scale for obesity in women

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Obesity has been a major global health issue in recent decades as more people eat unhealthy diets and fail to exercise regularly. A new University of Michigan study suggests there is another factor that tips the scale in women’s weight, … Continue reading →

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Air pollution: Toxic particles present in lungs of unborn babies

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Previous research shows that exposure to certain environmental hazards, such as secondhand smoke, lead, pesticides, and air pollution, can impact the health of an unborn baby. University researchers have discovered air pollution particles in the lungs, liver, and brain of … Continue reading →

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