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Air quality

Outdoor air pollution affects the health of everyone.

Air pollution is produced by people from things like transport, factories, farming, energy making and heating our homes. It is also produced naturally by things like sand and volcanic eruptions.

Air pollution can harm health, especially for children and young people, older people and those who already have health problems such as asthma.

 

Research and Guidance

The research below is set in Wales. It shows that people living in the most deprived parts of Wales may have higher levels of air pollution and may be more vulnerable compared with those who live in least deprived areas.

 

 

More Information

Keep up to date with information:

  • Defra’s UK air website provides current and forecast levels of air pollution and health advice.
  • Defra’s free air pollution helpline (0800 55 66 77)

 

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