"Children living in areas with high level of air pollution have an increased risk of disease such as asthma and bronchitis, and the prospect of a permanent reduction in lung capacity" Air pollution stunting children's lungs, study finds A six-year study finds children living in highly polluted parts of cities have up to 10 per cent less lung capacity than normal, with warnings the damage could be permanent By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor 11:00AM GMT 25 Oct 2015 High levels of air pollution are stunting the growth of children’s lungs, a major study has found. Eight and nine-year-olds living in...
