Road Traffic Pollution as Serious as Passive Smoke in the Development of Childhood Asthma

In a resent study, European scientists did a study on the link between chronic asthma and pollution. Their findings were shocking and scary. The results showed that about fourteen percent of Chronic Asthma in children was caused by pollution. The world health organization links another fourteen percent to passive smoking. The team of scientists also configured the percentage of cases that could be prevented in the ten cities if the children were not exposed to road pollution. The findings showed that a large percentage, twenty-five percent could have been prevented if they did not receive exposure. Because of this study the European Commission has declared 2013 the “Year of Air” They have pledged to focus on improving their air quality as well as finding ways to reduce the pollution output. Many American scientists feel like the same study should be done in the states in order to raise better awareness!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130321205530.htm