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Air pollution linked to hyperactivity in children

Research published in Environmental Health Perspectives, a peer-reviewed journal from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), links early-life traffic-related air pollution exposure to the development of hyperactivity in children. Learn more. Read More >

Visualizing the invisible

IQAir and the European Commission partnered for the Green Week Conference in Brussels, Belgium to help raise awareness of air pollution. Learn more. Read More >

The dangers of airplanes and ultrafine particles

Even as air quality agencies report acceptable levels of other pollutants near airports, the levels of unregulated ultrafine particles may be increasing. Learn more. Read More >

Thirdhand smoke danger remains for months

Thirdhand smoke is the chemical and particle byproducts of tobacco smoke that land on surfaces and combine with other airborne contaminants. Learn more. Read More >

Poor air quality is linked to breast cancer

Breast cancer is second in cancer deaths in women. Over 90% of breast cancer cases are linked to environmental factors, including air quality. Learn more. Read More >

Poor air quality contributes to heart disease

It's a staggering fact: 715,000 heart attacks will occur in the U.S. this year - and many of them are preventable. Poor air quality also plays a role in the development of heart disease. Read More >

Air pollution and autism

Air pollution plays a role in the rising rate of autism among children in the U.S. and worldwide. In areas with elevated pollution levels, autism rates are even higher than the national average. Learn more. Read More >

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