Doctors issue call to tackle air pollution in Scotland on Clean Air Day

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Air pollution has been linked to 1,700 premature deaths annually in Scotland

Professor Jill Belch, Co-Chair of The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh’s short-life working group on air pollution, said: “The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh has consistently called for urgent action on air pollution. Clean Air Day is the perfect time to remind political leaders that there’s much more to do in reducing the preventable ill health caused by air pollution.

Period20 Jun 2024

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  • TitleDoctors issue call to tackle air pollution in Scotland on Clean Air Day
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletSTV News
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date20/06/24
    DescriptionApproximately 1,700 annual premature deaths a year can be attributed to air pollution, according to Health Protection Scotland.
    Producer/Authoraccording to Health Protection Scotland. Doctors call for action on air pollution in Scotland on Clean Air DayiStock Calls to reduce emissions in a bid to protect public health Christina O'Neill
    URLhttps://news.stv.tv/scotland/doctors-call-for-action-on-air-pollution-in-scotland-on-clean-air-day
    PersonsJill Belch
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  • pollution