Environment: Newly found health effects of air pollution call for stronger EU air policies

Environment: Newly found health effects of air pollution call for stronger EU air policies
http://www.investineu.com/content/environment-newly-found-health-effects-air-pollution-call-stronger-eu-air-policies-12c3

"Long-term exposure to fine particles (PM2.5) can trigger atherosclerosis, adverse birth outcomes and childhood respiratory diseases, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) review released today. REVIHAAP – the "Review of evidence on health aspects of air pollution" – also suggests a possible link with neurodevelopment, cognitive function and diabetes, and strengthens the causal link between PM2.5 and cardiovascular and respiratory deaths. The research was carried out at the request of the European Commission in the framework of the 2013 review of the European Union's air policy."