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Exposure to air pollution during the first two years of life is associated with worse attention capacity in children

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd

A growing body of research shows that exposure to air pollution, especially during pregnancy and childhood, may have a negative impact on brain development. Now a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has found that exposure … Continue reading →

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25-year Swedish study reveals link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

In a recent study published in Toxics, researchers analyzed the long-term mortality impacts related to exposure to particulate matter of diameter ≤2.5 mm (PM2.5), PM10, black carbon (BC), and nitrogen oxides [NOx, including nitrogen monoxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2)] … Continue reading →

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Air pollution-related deaths: exhaust fumes biggest killer in Europe, finds report

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is the largest environmental cause of death. The Barcelona Institute for Global Health has now estimated which sources contribute most to mortality. Transport, domestic activities and agriculture are the main contributors to air pollution-related deaths in European cities, … Continue reading →

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Acute exposure to air pollution may increase risk of symptomatic arrhythmia

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Does air pollution affect your heart? Acute exposure to air pollution was found to be associated with an increased risk of arrythmia -; irregular heartbeat -; in a large study of 322 Chinese cities published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association … Continue reading →

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Air pollution is killing 1,200 children and teenagers in Europe each year, EEA warns

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution kills more than 1,200 children and teenagers per year in Europe, according to a report released by the European Environment Agency (EEA) on Monday. It also significantly increases the risk of disease later in life. Despite improvements made … Continue reading →

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Air pollution remains the largest environmental health risk in Europe

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Most European city dwellers are exposed to unsafe levels of air pollution. Improving air quality to match World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended levels could prevent more than half of premature deaths caused by exposure to fine particulate matter. Air pollution emissions … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Linked to Depression in Older Adults: Study

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers from Harvard and Emory Universities have found a link between long-term exposure to air pollution and being diagnosed with depression after age 64. “Depression in older adults is a concern and can be as important as dementia,” the authors … Continue reading →

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Air pollution particles ‘linked to higher blood pressure in London teenagers’

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Long-term exposure to tiny air pollution particles known as PM2.5 is linked with higher blood pressure in teenagers living in London – with stronger associations seen in girls, according to research. Scientists from Kings College London, who analysed data from … Continue reading →

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