Paediatricians at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have published an updated position statement, in response to the growing evidence of the societal and health effects of poor air quality, particularly on young children.
Metal exposure a ‘significant risk factor’ for cardiovascular disease
New research has established a link between exposure to metal pollutants in the air and increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries, at a level comparable to established risk factors like smoking and diabetes