The Covid-19 crisis revealed significant gaps in understanding the impact of air pollution on respiratory infections. A UK advisory group linked long-term exposure to air pollution with severe coronavirus symptoms. A recent study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health examined its effect on lower respiratory infections (LRIs), finding that nearly 94,000 hospital admissions for LRIs occurred in Catalonia over five years. Those living in the most polluted neighborhoods faced a 50% higher risk of hospitalization, highlighting the critical need for further research on air quality and public health.
"Prof Cathryn Tonne highlighted that while there's ample evidence on air pollution's negative health effects, data on its impact on lower respiratory infections in adults remains limited."
"The study revealed a significant increase in hospital admissions for LRIs, with those in the most polluted areas having a 50% higher risk compared to cleaner neighborhoods."
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