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1Children's Health and Environment Program, Child Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Level 7, 62 Graham Street, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia.
Abstract:
The burden imposed by pollution falls more on those living in low-income and middle-income countries, affecting children more than adults. Most air pollution results from incomplete combustion and contains a mixture of particulate matter and gases. Air pollution exposure has negative impacts on respiratory health. This article concentrates on air pollution in 2 settings, the child's home and the ambient environment. There is an inextricable 2-way link between air pollution and climate change, and the effects of climate change on childhood respiratory health also are discussed.
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