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Air pollution linked to cancer of the mouth
Exposure to air pollution may increase our risk of developing cancer of the mouth, that’s according to a recent study published in the Journal of Investigative Medicine. Mouth cancer is often associated with smoking, drinking and exposure to heavy metals....
Ozone exposure linked to brain bleed
We have known for some time that exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of a person having a stroke. Researchers from Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health have been investigating this theory further. They found that...
Indoor Air Pollution kills more Indian children than outdoor pollution
According to a report from the WHO (World Health Organization), in India more children die as a result of exposure to INDOOR air pollution than they do from pollution outside. In 2016, 66,800 children under five died as a result...
Air pollution changes the structure of the heart
There has been lots of research in recent years on the dangers of air pollution and how it can lead to heart disease. We knew there was a link but we didn’t know why, until now. Scientists from the Queen...
Air Pollution Linked to Dementia
We have talked recently about how high levels of air pollution can impact our brains. The results of a Chinese study found that air pollution affects our intelligence. In particular, verbal skills and math ability decline over time, if we...
Small steps to avoid a big problem
Toxic air… it is responsible for an increase in asthma, heart disease and strokes. It is linked to dementia, birth defects and certain cancers. It affects our ability to think clearly and can shorten our life span significantly. You may...
Air pollution is dangerous for our pets too
There is a lot of information on poor indoor air quality and how it affects our health and the health of our families. But have you stopped to consider what poor indoor air quality could be doing to your pets?...
Air pollution dramatically reduces intelligence
It is well documented that exposure to air pollution can damage the brain as well as affect our respiratory health. In recent years UNICEF gathered data to show how air pollution is affecting brain development in babies and young children....
World Health Organization Brings Air Pollution Into the Spotlight
According to the WHO, 9 out of 10 people worldwide live in areas where pollution levels are too high. In 2016 it was calculated that 7 million people worldwide die prematurely as a direct result of the low quality indoor...