New research from University College London indicates that young children exposed to high levels of air pollution are at an increased risk of poor health outcomes in adolescence. The study examined data from 9,000 participants of the Millennium Cohort Study, revealing that those living in polluted areas during early childhood showed a significantly higher risk of health issues by age 17. Additionally, children from ethnic minority backgrounds and low-income neighborhoods faced higher pollution exposure, leading to escalating health inequities, particularly affecting their long-term health status.
Dr. Gergo Baranyi emphasized the significant impact of air pollution on health, noting the disparities in exposure rates among different ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
The study identified crucial sensitive periods for air pollution exposure, highlighting ages three to six as critical in determining future health outcomes.
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