The British Lung Foundation is supporting the Low Emission Zone in London which came into force on 4 February.
The zone aims to reduce air pollution by ensuring diesel-engined lorries, coaches and buses meet strict standards. Vehicles failing to comply face a daily charge.
“The British Lung Foundation welcomes the start of the London-wide Low Emission Zone,” says Dr Noemi Eiser, Honorary Medical Director for the British Lung Foundation.
“Any initiative which reduces harmful emissions for Londoners is a positive step forward, particularly for the most vulnerable such as the elderly and very young. Improving the air we breathe should mean fewer premature deaths, reduced hospital visits, and fewer GP consultations for people with respiratory disease.”
Most city smoke comes from diesel exhausts and small particles within the smoke called PM10s are particularly harmful to the lungs.
They act as irritants and make breathing more difficult for those with existing respiratory conditions.
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