Air pollution: Impact and prevention
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesSep 21, 2012 · Air pollution currently affects the health of millions of people. We have presented evidence on the effects of pollutants on patients with limitations in their respiratory capacities. For example, O 3 and PM may trigger asthma symptoms or lead to premature death, particularly in elderly individuals with pre-existing respiratory or ...
Air pollution, deprivation and health: understanding ...
academic.oup.com › jpubhealth › articleIntroduction. Exposure to air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO 2) and particulate matter (PM 10 and PM 2.5) is linked with adverse health effects such as heart disease and stroke, respiratory disease and lung cancer. 1 On average, air pollution reduces the life expectancy of every resident in the United Kingdom (UK) by 7–8 months. 2 The health burden is substantial: 29 000 deaths and ...