Air pollution hits Black Brits hardest new study finds by Vic Motune
People living in economically deprived areas have poorer health outcomes after exposure to air pollutants than their White counterparts according to research from St Andrews University
Air pollution has been cited as a major contributor to poor cardiovascular and respiratory health in recent years. However, afrom St. Andrews University has highlighted the presence of significant racial disparities in the impact of exposure to air pollution. The researchers used data from the Understanding Society: The UK Household Longitudinal Study, which contains detailed information from approximately 68,000 adults regarding their health status over an 11-year period. The St Andrews team also gathered information about air pollution levels in the areas where participants lived.The results showed that exposure to high levels of some air contaminants was directly linked to declining health.
Rosamund Kissi-Debrah, centre, outside the High Court in 2019 after judges decided that a new inquest into her daughter’s death could go ahead This year marks the tenth anniversary of Ella’s death. In the years since she lost her daughter her mother Rosamund has become a compelling advocate for cleaner air. She has been calling on MPs to introduce the Clean Air Bill – or “Ella’s law”, named after her daughter.
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