Combatting Poor Air Quality
Poor Air Quality FAQ
Is air pollution a risk factor for poor health?
Again, air pollution is near the top of the list, making it one of the leading risk factors for poor health across the world. Air pollution not only takes years from people's lives but also has a large effect on the quality of life while they're still living. Who is most affected by air pollution?
What is air pollution?
Air pollution refers to the release of pollutants into the air—pollutants that are detrimental to human health and the planet as a whole. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), each year, indoor and outdoor air pollution is responsible for nearly seven million deaths around the globe.
Why is air pollution a problem in the UK?
Poor air quality is considered by the government to be “the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK”. As well as human health, air pollution also has implications for the natural environment and for the economy.
How does air pollution affect health?
Air pollution and health inequalities Although air pollution can be harmful to everyone, some people are more affected because they live in a polluted area, are exposed to higher levels of air pollution in their day-to-day lives, or are more susceptible to health problems caused by air pollution. The most vulnerable face all of these disadvantages.
Who should know about air pollution?
Parents, carers and healthcare professionals who look after someone whose health is sensitive to pollution. People who want to know more about air pollution, its causes, and what they can do to help reduce it. The scientific community and students, who may need data on air pollution levels, either now or in the past, throughout the UK.
What information is available to the public about air pollution?
The air quality information that is available to the public and where to find it. The Daily Air Quality Index used in pollution forecasts and summaries. Other sources of information which may be useful. For monitoring and reporting air pollution the UK has been divided into non-agglomeration zones and agglomeration zones.
Where can I find more information about air quality & pollution?
To know more about Air Quality and Pollution, check the wikipedia Air Quality topic or the airnow guide to Air Quality and Your Health. For very useful health advices of Beijing Doctor Richard Saint Cyr MD, check www.myhealthbeijing.com blog.
Poor Air Quality References
If you want to know more about Poor Air Quality, consider exploring links below:
What Is Poor Air Quality
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/air-quality-explaining-air-pollution/air-quality-explaining-air-pollution-at-a-glance
- https://www.nrdc.org/stories/air-pollution-everything-you-need-know
- https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/how-air-pollution-is-destroying-our-health
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/guides/air-quality
- https://ourworldindata.org/air-pollution
- https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9600/
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