A new study by scientists at the University of Edinburgh has suggested that there could be a link between the high levels of air pollution.
The report said that Londoners would be at a greater risk of contracting dementia considering they live in one of the most polluted cities in the world.
The lead scientist on the study Dr Tom Russ said: “In the bigger cities like London there does tend to be poorer air quality so if a causal link is established you’d like to think that air quality controls would be put in place… Environmental risk factors are an important new area to consider here, particularly since we might be able to do something about them. We found that the evidence is particularly strong for air pollution and vitamin D deficiency.”
Whilst the reports findings are not conclusive they highlight the growing concern amongst medical officials about the impact the rising level of air polliution is having on the health of inidviduals living in the capital.
Medical experts estimate that around 9,000 deaths a year are a direct result of air pollution, whislt respiratory issues and mental development issues have in part been blamed on pollution.
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has already announced the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street in order to bring air pollution levels down. But Caroline Russell of the Green Party said “the mayor’s office needs to much more before Londoners can feel happy walking around the capital.”
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A new study by scientists at the University of Edinburgh has suggested that there could be a link between the high levels of air pollution.
The report said that Londoners would be at a greater risk of contracting dementia considering they live in one of the most polluted cities in the world.
The lead scientist on the study Dr Tom Russ said: “In the bigger cities like London there does tend to be poorer air quality so if a causal link is established you’d like to think that air quality controls would be put in place… Environmental risk factors are an important new area to consider here, particularly since we might be able to do something about them. We found that the evidence is particularly strong for air pollution and vitamin D deficiency.”
Whilst the reports findings are not conclusive they highlight the growing concern amongst medical officials about the impact the rising level of air polliution is having on the health of inidviduals living in the capital.
Medical experts estimate that around 9,000 deaths a year are a direct result of air pollution, whislt respiratory issues and mental development issues have in part been blamed on pollution.
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has already announced the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street in order to bring air pollution levels down. But Caroline Russell of the Green Party said “the mayor’s office needs to much more before Londoners can feel happy walking around the capital.”
