Oxygen news: WHO warns pollution levels are dangerously high
Portable oxygen may be helpful to individuals living in major cities, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that urban dwellers are being exposed to too much pollution.
Research by the body found the majority of those living in built-up areas are exposed to a greater level of PN10 particles than its guidelines recommend.
The WHO suggests the maximum amount of pollution a person should be exposed to is 20 micrograms per cubic metre a year.
As many as two million individuals across the world are estimated to die from poor air quality annually and breathing in too many PN10 particles can cause heart disease, respiratory illness and lung cancer.
Dr Maria Neira, director for public health and environment at the organisation, commented: "Air pollution is a major environmental health issue and it is vital that we increase efforts to reduce the health burden it creates."
This comes after the Westmorland Gazette reported that an Air Quality Progress Report for South Lakeland showed the pollution levels are too high in the south Cumbrian town of Kendal.
Posted by Stewart Elliott
29/09/2011 13:17:05
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