Rheumatoid arthritis, IBD: what if it was because of air pollution?
Long-term exposure to certain pollutants increases the risk of autoimmune disease. THE ESSENTIAL According to the WHO, 9 out of ...
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Even when standards are met, air pollution kills
An edifying study published in the "British Medical Journal" shows that current air pollution standards are insufficient to prevent the ...
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In Paris and its suburbs, air pollution kills 2,575 people a year
The French capital ranks fourth in Europe for mortality linked to nitrogen dioxide pollution. According to the report which assessed ...
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What changes with the new air quality index in France?
With the new index that came into effect on January 1, the Atmo network, responsible for monitoring air quality in ...
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Air pollution is responsible for 18% of deaths linked to Covid-19 in France
Much like SARS-CoV-2, fine particle pollution seeps deep into the lungs and bloodstream. The two combined increase the risk of ...
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There is a link between fine particles in the air and neurological disorders
In people aged over 65, a high concentration of fine PM2.5 particles would increase the occurrence of neurological disorders such ...
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Exposure to fine particles would affect the brain
Repeated exposure to fine particles would lead to memory decline and brain atrophy.Living next to high traffic areas is not ...
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Paris metro: as many fine particles as in a road tunnel
According to the Airparif monitoring network, the levels of fine particles in some Paris metro stations are comparable to those ...
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