Air Pollution
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Hong Kong has banned face masks – but why do people in the region wear them?
A brief history of face masks and why people wear them.
- ScienceYahoo Life UK
IKEA launches curtains that purify the air in your home
The curtains are designed to help people live "healthier and more sustainable lives".
- HealthYahoo Life UK
Why are asthma deaths so high for young people in the UK?
British children more likely to die from asthma than anywhere else in Europe
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Babies in low-riding prams exposed to 60% more air pollution than adults, study finds
Increased levels of air pollution can impact brain development in children
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What Exactly Is Pollution Doing To Our Skin?
With calls for Oxford Street to be pedestrianised, the impact of air pollution and our exposure to it is high on the health agenda. Is there a way we can protect ourselves from the effects of air pollution, particularly on our skin where the impact is most visible? “Healthy skin needs clear air.” Says Martine Burford, Founder and MD of award-winning British brand Ruby Red, “Polluted air basically reduces the oxygen in skin cells and affects collagen production.” We often hear about healthy ski