Who knew the secret to bigger lungs was just banning cars?
In London, Children’s Lungs Grow Faster as Traffic Pollution Falls
A study by Queen Mary University found that children in London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) showed faster lung development compared to peers in Luton. Over four years, lung capacity gains in London children exceeded those in Luton by 10 milliliters per year, and impaired lung function fell from 14% to 9%, linking reduced traffic pollution to better respiratory health.
Source: In London, Children’s Lungs Grow Faster as Traffic Pollution Falls — Good News Network
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