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Scientists relate urban population to air pollution

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Live in a large city like New York, London, Beijing or Mumbai, and you are likely exposed to more air pollution than people in smaller cities in surrounding areas. But exactly how a city’s pollution relates to the size of … Continue reading →

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India a major culprit in global air pollution problem

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air far too many people breathe across the world is depressingly unhealthy in too many places. Overall acute respiratory infections kill some 4.5 million adults and children each year across the globe. Influenza affects 3-5 million people each year … Continue reading →

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Death in every breath you take: Air pollution in Delhi at its most lethal level ever

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution has returned to haunt Delhiites and this time it appears to be more lethal than ever. Residents of the national Capital, who were breathing easy after the introduction of CNG and green vehicles in the past few years, … Continue reading →

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Economic development has affected air quality in Indian cities

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

India’s economic development has led to worsening of air quality in major Indian cities, according to a new study published here today. The survey was carried out by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in six major cities Bangalore, Chennai, … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Linked to 1.2 Million Deaths in China

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Outdoor air pollution contributed to 1.2 million premature deaths in China in 2010, nearly 40 percent of the global total, according to a new summary of data from a scientific study on leading causes of death worldwide. Figured another way, … Continue reading →

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Air pollution fifth leading cause of death in India: Study

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is the fifth leading cause of death in India after high blood pressure, indoor air pollution, tobacco smoking and poor nutrition, with about 620,000 premature deaths occurring from air pollution-related diseases. Like China, India faces an unprecedented public … Continue reading →

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Delhi chokes as air quality plummets

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Residents of the Indian capital, who thought they had conquered air pollution a decade ago, are once again choking on exhaust fumes and dust and New Delhi has regained its status as one of the world’s dirtiest cities, according to … Continue reading →

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Map Illustrates Air Pollution Across Asia, Middle East

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

This map, which is based on data from NASA’s satellite-based Ozone Monitoring Instrument, illustrates elevated levels of nitrogen dioxide over several cities across southwestern Asia and the Middle East from Jan. 1-8. Shades of orange reflect the relative abundance of … Continue reading →

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