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Opinion: What can healthcare professionals do to help

WebThese costs are estimated to rise to £8.3 billion by 2035. It will take time to reduce air pollution and these harmful airborne pollutants can build up quickly in poorly …

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The importance of ventilation hygiene for air quality

WebMaintaining the hygiene levels of your ventilation system is crucial when it comes to ensuring that you have high standards of indoor air quality. This can protect the …

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Feature: Why air pollution is the world’s biggest public health issue

WebIn Europe and North America air quality has improved, helping reduce worldwide PM2.5 exposure to some degree. 94% of the world’s population breathed this …

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CO2 affects human health at lower levels than previously thought

WebExposure to carbon dioxide (CO2) poses direct risks to human health at lower levels than previously thought, research has found. Reviewing current studies on the …

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The public are unaware of the health impacts of indoor fires

WebThe survey revealed that while 40% of Brits think they will use their open fires or stoves more this winter, 49% of these respondents were completely unaware of …

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Exploring the link between air pollutants and allergic diseases

WebA study by researchers at National Jewish Health (NJH) has found that air pollutants such as PMs, pollen and greenhouse gases can contribute to the development …

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97% of global cities do not meet latest WHO air quality guidelines

Web97% of global cities and all countries failed to meet the latest World Health Organization (WHO) PM2.5 air quality guidelines in 2021, according to IQAir’s World Air …

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A decade of air quality: the past, present and future of clean air

WebIn order to address the present health impacts of air pollution, the government has proposed new legally binding air quality targets that will see levels of …

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Breathable Cities programme to accelerate startups in the air …

WebGrowth Studio and Impact on Urban Health are launching ‘Breathable Cities’ to assist startups working to improve air quality in urban areas. Growth Studio is a …

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Sheffield’s DPH discusses their Clean Air Zone, one year on

WebOn the first anniversary of Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone going live, Greg Fell, Director of Public Health, Sheffield City Council has been explaining the purposes of the …

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#LivesCutShort Campaign: Health Equals clean air

WebThe Health Equals campaign is calling for joined-up policies that can put the building blocks of health back together, giving everyone a chance to thrive, wherever they live. Together …

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Feature: How does air quality affect the workplace

WebResearch shows that poor air quality in workplaces can have a significant negative impact on the cognitive functioning of employees, including slower response …

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Born in Bradford: using evidence to influence policy, improve …

WebProfessor Rosie McEachan, Director of the Born in Bradford Research Programme and applied health researcher describes their ‘city Collaboratory’ approach …

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99% of London exceeds WHO air pollution limits – AirQualityNews

Web99% of London does not meet World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended limits for PM2.5 which adds to the growing evidence and cross-party …

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For the sake of public health, we must change the way we talk …

WebIn the last 10 years, air pollution from wood burning stoves has doubled. Domestic combustion – the burning of solid fuels including wood burning stoves and …

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2023 World Air Quality Report Press Conference

WebAt the end of March, IQAir published their 2023 World Air Quality Report which found that only seven countries meet the World Health Organization’s annual air quality guideline …

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Doctors seeing more patients sick due to social and economic …

WebThe latest census from the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians has revealed that, over the last three months, 55% of consultant physicians had seen more …

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Air quality alert system introduced for London’s health profesionals

WebNHS England have this morning unveiled a new air quality alert system for London’s health professionals, which will warn of impending air pollution episodes 24 …

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