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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6297701.stm

"Living too close to a busy road could stunt a child's lung
development, US research suggests.

Children who lived within 500 metres of a major road, such as a motorway,
were shown to have lung impairment in tests.

Many children live and go to schools near to busy roads and could be at
risk, the University of Southern California authors warn in The Lancet.

Experts already know that toxic traffic fumes can trigger lung conditions
such as asthma.

Stunted development

But the latest work suggests pollution can stop the lung from growing to
its full potential - even in children who are otherwise healthy.

As background air quality did not alter the picture, children living in the
countryside but close to a main road would also be at risk, the researchers
add.

Children living close to big roads in cities with high levels of background
air pollution were likely to be at a greater risk of lung problems however
because of the double effect on their lungs, they suggest. "


You know after Cigs, burnt oil will be the next target (hey it also ties in
with global warming so it's double plus good).

How soon before people say "I simply can't stand coming home stinking
of someone else's transport..".

"Passive Transport".....?

Get a fume free vehicle or be at first a social leper & then possibly a
criminal (e.g. emiting fumes in a public space).

SO hug your car today coz tomorrow...


Adam

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