Respiratory problems for young children in urban areas

Air pollution linked with respiratory symptoms in young inner-city children: Study (The Medical News)

Key Quotes:

"It appears that exposure to ambient metals and diesel-exhaust particles in our air may lead to several respiratory symptoms for young children living in urban areas"

"These findings increase our understanding of the effects of specific pollutants from heating oil combustion and traffic on respiratory health in very young children"

"improved regulatory action directed at specific pollution sources— such as reducing residential boiler and emissions of airborne pollutants such as nickel or elemental carbon— is needed to help protect young children living in urban areas."

Primary Reference:

Ambient Metals, Elemental Carbon, and Wheeze and Cough in New York City Children through 24 Months of Age (Abstract)

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