Guest speaker Professor Philip Evans discussed the importance of informing and involving all healthcare professionals on air pollution and the challenges surrounding air quality in and around general practices. In the first Air Health working party meeting of this year,…
ClientEarth’s Dominic Phinn has published his monthly air quality update. Read his comprehensive analysis of the latest developments on air quality.
Lowering blood pressure is beneficial for patients that have been exposed to high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution, according to a new study.
A new study has found a link between high levels of air pollution at an individual’s home address and an elevated risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Particulate matter exposure has a detrimental impact on cardiovascular health, researchers at Massachusetts General…
Premature deaths caused by particulate matter is potentially twice the number previously estimated.
An interactive map launched by University College London (UCL) rates how healthy every street in London is based on air pollution, noise levels, pavement space and the amount of foliage. The Healthy Streets Index has combined the ten indicators known…
Limiting air pollution to the recommended World Health Organisation levels, could prevent over 50,000 deaths across Europe according to research.
Four leading cardiovascular organisations issued a joint statement 28 January, urging authorities to mitigate the impact of air pollution on human health. Air pollution is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and a major contributor to global disease. Long-term…
Pollution associated with increased cases of age-related macular degeneration, UK study finds.
The third edition of the new thought-leading magazine for the improvement of air quality has now been published. Read your copy today and don’t hesitate to share it with colleagues. Click on the cover to read FVI. What can you read…