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New Report Shows Health Impact of Air Pollution More Serious Than Once Stated

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Camfil air filtration specialists release new report on study that assesses the lifetime impact of air pollution on human health.

U.S. – A new report has revealed that the health impact of air pollution is far more serious than previously thought. According to information released by the Royal College of Physicians in the U.K., air pollution not only causes up to 40,000 premature deaths annually in the country, but can also cause health damage that can be lifelong. The research examined the effects of air pollution from a baby’s time period in the womb into old age. According to the RCP report, “The London smog of 1952 also referred to as the “Big Smoke” killed 12,000 people. Today’s older generations who were brought up in the 1940s-1950s were exposed to soot and sulphur dioxide from coal burning, in the 1960s-1980s carbon monoxide and emissions from leaded petrol were the pollutants ..

Are You Creating More Indoor Air Pollution With Harmful Air Fresheners?

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Camfil air filtration experts outline key reasons the use of air purifiers are healthier than products intended to mask indoor odors.

Source: Wakefield Express Report “Could using air fresheners and cleaning products in your home damage your health?”
“Experts have helped compile a report which says items used frequently around homes such as air fresheners, candles and cleaning products are heightening people’s risk of developing a number of health problems.”

To read more visit http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/local-news/could-using-air-fresheners-and-cleaning-products-in-your-home-damage-your-health-1-7745339.

The authors wrote of the health risks linked to air freshener products, “The lemon and pine scents that we use to make our homes smell fresh can react chemically to generate air pollutants, and ozone-based air fresheners can also cause indoor air pollution.”

The report o..

New Generation Air Cleaner Dramatically Reduces Indoor Air Pollution in Office Buildings

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A case study shows that leading air filtration specialist Camfil helped reduce complaints of indoor odor and pollution for Vinci Facilities with its CamCleaner City solution.

U.S. – Amid growing, widespread concerns about health risks linked to poor indoor air quality, leading air filtration expert Camfil is announcing the results of a study showing that the use of its CamCleaner technology can significantly reduce air pollution in office buildings. A number of commercial building developers and operators have begun seeking ways to cost-effectively improve indoor air quality following the release of media reports indicating that over five million people die prematurely worldwide as a result of both outdoor and indoor air pollution. Camfil, a global leader in clean air solutions, is now seeking to help raise awareness about the options available to those facing challenges caused by poor..

Air Pollution Related Health Damage Can Last Decades, Study Reveals

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New research shows that the damaging impact air pollution has on human health can last for decades. The study is included in a limited body of research that evaluates the very long-term impact of individuals who have sustained health complications as a result of breathing polluted air, which is a stark change from the wealth of research that provides evidence of short-term damaging effects.

Source: Medical Research Report “Harmful Effects of Air Pollution Can Last Decades”

“Since the 1950s a lot of evidence has accumulated that high levels of air pollution cause harmful effects on health. However there is limited evidence on the very long term (>25 years) effects of air pollution. Our study is one of the longest running to date looking at air pollution and mortality, following 368,000 people in England and Wales for 38 years.”

To read more visit http://medicalresearch.com/author-inte..

More Than 5 Million Deaths Linked to Outdoor and Indoor Air Pollution Each Year

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According to recent reports an estimated 5.5 million people die prematurely because of polluted air. Camfil offers solutions for improving indoor air quality.

Outdoor and indoor air pollution causes more than 5 million premature deaths annually, new reports say. Researchers have found that disease from polluted air is the number two cause of death across the globe.

Source: NDTV Report “Over 5 Million People Will Die From A Frightening Cause: Breathing”
“About 5.5 million people around the world die prematurely every year from breathing polluted air, and the majority of those deaths are occurring in China and India, where factories and coal-fired power plants are fueling economic growth, according to a report released Friday.”

To read more visit http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/over-5-million-people-will-die-from-a-frightening-cause-breathing-1277429.

Michael Brauer, who is a co-author..

Five Common Types of Indoor Air Pollution Many Don’t Know They’ve Been Exposed To

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Camfil air filtration specialists discuss the most common forms of indoor air pollutants that many people are exposed to daily, but most are unaware of.

Indoor air pollution can be as problematic as outdoor air pollution. Like poor air quality outdoors, individuals who are exposed to pollutants in the air in commercial or residential buildings can develop a number of health complications, some which can even become fatal. A recent study on the matter shows that across the globe an estimated 5.5 million people die annually due to both indoor and outdoor pollution induced health problems each year.

Source: The Irish Times Report “Air pollution kills more than 5.5m people a year”
“Air pollution kills more than 5.5 million people each year, new research has shown. Most of the deaths occur in China and India, two of the world’s fastest-growing economies, say scientists. International resea..

Did You Know Cleaner Indoor Air Can Help Bring Your Retail Shop More Business?

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A new report identifies how greener, healthier retail stores can potentially be more profitable for retailers.

Does your retail business need cleaner indoor air? In the United States alone, there are more than 3,700,000 retail establishments. An estimated one in four jobs in America are retail-supported. The industry has a total GDP impact in the country to the tune of $2.6 trillion. Statistics like this help provide broad insight into the significant relationship retailers have with the health of the U.S. economy. However, it is also important to note how these establishments impact the health of the general public. With so many people patronizing retail shops across America each day, it is imperative to also ask the question “what are retailers doing to ensure their patrons are not exposed to unhealthy air?”

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has said that several well-identifie..