London's clean air zone linked to improved lung health in children
UKPulse Health Desk
A study has linked London's clean air zone to an improvement in the lung health of children. The research compared children in London with a group in Luton.
- London's clean air zone has been linked to an improvement in children's lung health.
- The study compared the lung size and function of 1,600 six- to nine-year-olds in London.
- A matched group of children in Luton was used for comparison in the study.
A recent study has indicated a link between London's clean air zone and an improvement in the lung health of children. The research focused on the lung size and function of 1,600 six- to nine-year-olds.
These children were compared with a matched group of children located in Luton as part of the study.