More than 1 in 4 deaths of children under 5 years of age are attributable to unhealthy environments. Every year, environmental risks – such as indoor and outdoor air pollution, second-hand smoke, unsafe water, lack of sanitation, and inadequate hygiene – take the lives of 1.7 million children under 5 years, say two new WHO reports.
Leicester research reveals the impact of black carbon on bacteria in the respiratory tract
Researchers from the University have for the first time discovered that bacteria that cause respiratory infections are directly affected by air pollution - increasing the potential for infection and changing the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment.
Britse wetenschappers hebben deeltjes die vrijkomen bij luchtvervuiling gevonden in hersenweefsel. Het is het eerste bewijs dat dergelijke deeltjes hun weg kunnen vinden naar ons brein. Volgens de onderzoekers draagt luchtvervuilling mogelijk bij tot de ontwikkeling van de ziekte van Alzheimer, maar een duidelijke link is niet bewezen.
12 MAY 2016 | GENEVA - More than 80% of people living in urban areas that monitor air pollution are exposed to air quality levels that exceed WHO limits. While all regions of the world are affected, populations in low-income cities are the most impacted.
According to the latest urban air quality database, 98% of cities in low- and middle income countries with more than 100 000 inhabitants do not meet WHO air quality guidelines. However, in high-income countries, that percentage decreases to 56%.
