Poorest children in England 40% more likely to be hospitalised for lung infections

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• The GuardianLean L·2h ago

  Poorest children in England 40% more likely to be hospitalised for lung infections

  Exclusive: Analysis of NHS England data reveals stark impact of air pollution in deprived areas Children living in the poorest areas across England are 40% more likely to be admitted to hospital for respiratory infections, an analysis of NHS England data shows, with experts raising the alarm on the impact of air pollution on young people’s health. The analysis, based on data obtained via freedom of information requests by the charity Impact on Urban Health, revealed 1,941 out of every 100,000 c…

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