Research
Links between early-life air pollution and lung function persist into adolescence
The Brief
- A new study links air pollution exposure in early life to lung function measured into adolescence.
- The study comes from the University of Copenhagen, the Danish Pediatric Asthma Center and Herlev and Gentofte hospital.
- Air pollution is already known to be associated with COPD, asthma, low birth weight, cancer, cardiovascular disease and premature death.
Why it matters
The findings suggest that pollution exposure in early childhood may have effects on lung function that persist into adolescence, which is relevant to public health and environmental policy.
Who’s affected
- public health researchers
- paediatricians and respiratory clinicians
- policymakers concerned with air quality
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- #lung function
- #adolescence
- #respiratory health
- #early-life exposure
Air pollution can cause a wide range of adverse health effects, including COPD, asthma, low birth weight, cancer, cardiovascular disease and an increased risk of premature death. A new study from the University of Copenhagen, Danish Pediatric Asthma Center and Herlev and Gentofte…
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Links between early-life air pollution and lung function persist into adolescence