Tag Archives: PM – Particulate Matter

Urban air pollution: What are the main sources across the world? 

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Particulate matter (PM) in the air can enter the human body, affecting the cardiovascular system as well as other major organs. Chronic exposure leads to a number of health risks. Researchers have identified the main categories of PM in urban air … Continue reading →

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Even Moderate Air Pollution Could Trigger Severe Heart Attacks: Study 

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Even moderate levels of air pollution have now been linked to increased risk of heart attacks in people with heart disease. That’s according to new research presented Sunday at the American Heart Association’s annual conference. Researchers analyzed 20 years of data on 16,000 heart attacks treated at Intermountain … Continue reading →

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VW emissions cheat estimated to cause 59 premature US deaths 

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Recall of affected cars by the end of 2016 would avoid more than 130 further early deaths, research shows Nearly 60 people will die prematurely from the excess air pollution caused by Volkswagen cheating emissions tests in the US, according … Continue reading →

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UK, Germany and France lobbying for weakened cap on toxic car pollution 

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

MEPs outraged as biggest three European countries push for watered down nitrogen oxide targets ahead of crucial EU vote Europe’s biggest countries are lobbying for a proposed EU cap on nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollution from cars to be weakened in … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Can Aggravate Rheumatoid Arthritis But Exercise, Lifestyle Changes Can Relieve Symptoms 

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers from All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) looked into 500 patients with rheumatoid arthritis who lived in New Delhi, India, in the past 10 years. They found that the symptoms worsened in the months of November and December. … Continue reading →

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Poland’s second city to ban coal use after anti-smog law approved

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Krakow says it will introduce a ban on burning coal in households, offices and restaurants, despite protection of the industry becoming an election issue The Mayor of Krakow has told the Guardian he will introduce a ban on coal use … Continue reading →

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Diesel cars: What’s all the fuss about? 

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Diesel cars are taking a right hammering at the moment, but how bad is the problem and why isn’t more being done to address it? Diesel cars are taking a right hammering at the moment. Dirty engines spewing out noxious … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Kills More Than 3 Million People Every Year 

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Fine particulates and ozone have been linked to deaths from heart disease, stroke and lung cancer around the globe Tiny particles and troublesome gases in the outdoor air are ultimately responsible for some 3.3 million premature deaths annually, according to … Continue reading →

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