Air Pollution is Driving Health Inequalities in the South, Says New Report

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A new report from Clean Air South says air pollution in the south of England could be further entrenching health inequalities, with those living in more deprived areas most affected.

A new report from Clean Air South says air pollution in the south of England could be further entrenching health inequalities, with those living in more deprived areas most affected.

It says poor air quality has wide ranging and long-term health impacts, contributes to deprivation, hampers productivity, and puts a strain on local health services.

The report has been launched today [14 January] in Winchester by the Clean Air South network. It was compiled as part of the University of Southampton’s Civic impact role together with the University’s Sustainability and Resilience Institute, Wessex Health Partners, and local authorities.

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