The increase in asthma attacks in England, with a 45% rise in GP presentations in a year, underscores the urgent need for action against air pollution. Reports indicate that 99% of the UK population breathes toxic air, leading to 500 deaths weekly and significant economic costs. Experts link heightened asthma attacks to air quality, advocating for expanded clean air zones. RCGP chair Prof Kamila Hawthorne emphasized the serious health implications of polluted air, calling for heightened intervention and support for successful initiatives like London's Ulez program to mitigate health impacts.
Air pollution is a major public health crisis which is often overlooked, but we know it can be responsible for a range of serious physical and mental conditions.
These latest figures on asthma exacerbations are extremely concerning, demonstrating a clear link between air pollution and increased patient health issues.
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