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The Big Source of Pollution That No One Talks About

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

When most of us think about air pollution, we imagine smog emanating from cars, trucks, and power plants. But oceangoing ships are also a major source of pollution around the world, and according to a new study, they’re emitting toxic … Continue reading →

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Is city biking hazardous to your health?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

People used to say that exercising in New York City was like smoking a pack of cigarettes. Luckily, conditions have vastly improved, according to a recent NYC Health Department report, but some areas of the city continue to have high … Continue reading →

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Delhi loses 80 lives to air pollution every day, says study

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study has revealed that that air pollution in Delhi is responsible for approximately 20,000 to 30,000 annual deaths in the city. This means the capital city loses 80 lives every day to pollution from PM2.5. The study also … Continue reading →

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Air pollution may damage brain

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Long-term exposure to air pollution may lead to loss of white matter in the brain, a research has found. White matter in the brain is made of axon cells, which enable the nerves to communicate. In a new study, older … Continue reading →

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Green spaces improve schoolchildren’s mental development, study finds

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Green spaces within and around city schools improve the mental development of young children, a study has found. The findings may partly be explained by reduced exposure to traffic pollution, experts believe. Other influences could include the psychological effect of … Continue reading →

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Air pollution kills more than Aids and malaria COMBINED each year

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution results on around 3.2 million early deaths each year From conditions including heart attack, stroke and lung cancer That’s more than early deaths from HIV-Aids and malaria combined Meeting air quality guidelines could prevent 2.1 million early deaths … Continue reading →

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Air pollution below EPA standards linked with higher death rates

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that death rates among people over 65 are higher in zip codes with more fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) than in those with lower levels of … Continue reading →

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Particulate Air Pollution Linked To Increase In Mortality Rate, Even At Low Concentrations

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Despite a decrease in particulate air pollution across the country, a new study suggests that short-term exposure to any amount of this pollution leads to a shorter life expectancy. Publishing their findings in this month’s issue of Environmental Health Perspectives, … Continue reading →

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