Air Quality & Health Conditions
Evidence-based guidance on how air quality affects health conditions. Learn which filter ratings protect vulnerable groups and how to create cleaner indoor air.
The Health Impact of Air Pollution
Source: PHE/COMEAP
Condition-Specific Guides
Asthma
NHS/NICE5.4 million UK sufferers. NICE guidelines recommend HEPA filtration. Bedroom prioritization reduces night symptoms.
COPD
NHS/BLF1.2 million UK diagnosed. BLF recommends avoiding ionizers. HEPA filtration proven to reduce hospitalisations.
Allergies & Hay Fever
Allergy UK13+ million UK affected by hay fever. Peak season March-September. MERV13 removes 85-90% of pollen.
Heart Disease
BHF7.6 million UK heart patients. PM2.5 enters bloodstream, causing inflammation. Air purifiers reduce cardiovascular markers.
Stroke
Stroke Association100,000+ UK strokes yearly, 29% linked to pollution. PM2.5 increases blood clotting and raises blood pressure.
Diabetes
Diabetes UK4.3 million UK diabetics. Pollution increases insulin resistance. Clean air supports blood sugar control.
Mental Health
MindPollution linked to 10-15% higher depression and 40% higher dementia risk. PM2.5 causes brain inflammation.
Sleep Quality
Sleep CouncilPoor air disrupts sleep by 60%. HEPA purifiers improve sleep quality in 3 days. Essential for bedroom.
Pregnancy
RCPPM2.5 exposure linked to low birth weight. RCP guidelines recommend clean air in nursery and bedroom.
Children
RCPCHChildren breathe 50% more air per body weight. 36,000 UK schools near busy roads. CR boxes for classrooms.
Elderly
Age UKOver-65s face 2-3x higher risk from air pollution. Care home guidance emphasizes simple controls.
Occupational
HSE12,000 UK deaths yearly from occupational lung disease. HSE sets workplace exposure limits. HEPA helps.
Deep Dive: The Science of Clean Air
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