Especially children are vulnerable to air pollution because it can stunt the growing of their lungs and because it increases the risk of sensitization which can lead to asthma and other respiratory conditions. But not only does air pollution have effect on our physical well-being, it also affects the ability of children to concentrate and slows their reaction times.
The best thing for all our health is to leave our cars behind. It’s been shown that the health benefits of walking and cycling far outweigh the negative effects of air pollution, even in cities with high levels of air pollution, according to a study led by researchers from the Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) and Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge.
If more drivers knew the damage they could be doing to their children...
