Tag Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Stroke from poor air quality

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution and smog have health consequences for affected populations ranging from respiratory problems to death. Fine particulate matter especially has become the focus in recent years, because it increases the probability of dying from respiratory or cardiovascular disease. In … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘largely responsible’ for rise in lung cancer cases in recent years: doctor

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

TAIPEI–Air pollution is largely responsible for an increase in the number of lung cancer cases in Taiwan in recent years, a doctor said Tuesday. The latest statistics released Tuesday by the Health Promotion Administration (HPA) show that 11,692 people were … Continue reading →

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Air pollution may be tied to anxiety

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Women who live in areas with higher air pollution may also have higher anxiety, according to a new analysis. “It’s a really interesting finding and definitely suggests that air pollution may be related to mental health,” said lead author Melinda … Continue reading →

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Ozone Air Pollution Could Harm Women’s Fertility

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Many urban and suburban areas have high levels of ground-level ozone, an air pollutant that can adversely affect lung and heart health. New research in mice suggests breathing high levels of ozone could also affect women’s ability to conceive. In … Continue reading →

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How Air Pollution Affects Babies in the Womb

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study finds evidence that prenatal exposure to common pollutants can contribute to hyperactivity, aggression and more in kids In the latest study on the subject, published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers for the first time pinpointed exactly which areas … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘link to stroke risk’

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of stroke, a large global study in the British Medical Journal suggests. Scientists say even short-term spikes in pollution were mirrored by a rise in strokes – particularly in low and middle-income … Continue reading →

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South-East Asian haze increases risk of respiratory mortality

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Research has shown a significant association between haze events in South-East Asia and mortality rates caused by respiratory illness on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Research has shown a significant association between haze events in South-East Asia and mortality … Continue reading →

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The potency of airborne allergens may be boosted by air pollution

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

It often appears as if allergic conditions are worsened by air pollution. The American Chemical Society has reported via Newswise on March 22, 2015, that air pollutants could boost the potency of common airborne allergens. Air pollutants associated with climate … Continue reading →

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