Study: 10.5 million patients visiting UK hospitals in areas with dirty air

Michael Holder
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Study by UK100 and British Lung Foundation prompts calls for action to reduce transport and industrial emissions in cities

Around 10.5 million patients could be visiting UK hospitals in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution, according to new data which has prompted calls for urgent action to reduce transport and industrial...

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