Pollutions effects kids more then adults shows new research

The Dundee University study looked at nearly 35,000 admissions to Ninewells Hospital

Exposure to air pollution has a direct link to a rise in hospital admissions among children in Tayside but does not have the same effect on adults.

That’s according to researchers at Dundee University who’ve analysed nearly 35 thousand admissions involving lung conditions.

They say it shows “much more” needs to be done to improve pollution levels.

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