Air pollution linked to spikes in hospital and GP visits
by Matthew Taylor environment correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#3TM8K)
Study shows poor air quality leads to health problems and 'should serve as a warning'
Air pollution leads to spikes in health problems and drives up hospital admissions and visits to the GP, according to a new study.
The report proves an "absolutely clear" link between poor air quality and health problems and researchers said it should serve as a warning to politicians about the serious impacts of toxic air on public health.
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