Children are more vulnerable to poor air quality, says Dundee study

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Increased air pollution leads to more children being admitted to hospital with lung conditions - but does not have the same impact on adults, a study has suggested.

Period11 Jan 2024

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  • TitleChildren are more vulnerable to poor air quality, says Dundee study
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletBBC TV
    Media typeTelevision
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date11/01/24
    DescriptionIncreased air pollution leads to more children being admitted to hospital with lung conditions - but does not have the same impact on adults, a study has suggested.
    Producer/AuthorKevin Keane
    URLhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-67934837
    PersonsJill Belch
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  • air pollution