Health warning over toxic smog
Posted: 19 Mar 2015, 13:36Toxic Smog Health Warning For Asthma Sufferers And Elderly
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Posted: 19/03/2015 10:50 GMT
Britain has been placed on a health alert because a potentially dangerous cloud of air pollution is blowing over the country.
Experts said the smog could cause fatal asthma attacks and have warned the elderly and those with health problems to be cautious.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), said air pollution was blowing in from Europe and mixing with home-grown smog to create the problem.
Officials warned this could trigger health difficulties for those with respiratory illnesses and the elderly, although it does not pose a health threat for the general population.
Large parts of England will see air pollution climb to moderate levels today while parts of the north will see it hit nine out of 10.
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PA/The Huffington Post UK
Posted: 19/03/2015 10:50 GMT
Britain has been placed on a health alert because a potentially dangerous cloud of air pollution is blowing over the country.
Experts said the smog could cause fatal asthma attacks and have warned the elderly and those with health problems to be cautious.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), said air pollution was blowing in from Europe and mixing with home-grown smog to create the problem.
Officials warned this could trigger health difficulties for those with respiratory illnesses and the elderly, although it does not pose a health threat for the general population.
Large parts of England will see air pollution climb to moderate levels today while parts of the north will see it hit nine out of 10.
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