Scientific evidence continues to show that air pollution poses a serious risk to people’s health at every stage of life, including before birth. Children living in London are particularly at risk of developing lifelong, chronic conditions, including poorly developed lungs, asthma, high blood pressure, inattention and hyperactivity, and mental illness.
The health impacts of air pollution continue well into old age, increasing the risk of stroke, dementia, cancer, multiple longer-term illness, and early death.