Air quality and health

Air pollution is known to have negative effects on health. Although there is no current evidence that air pollution causes asthma, it is likely to be a trigger and can worsen symptoms.

For further information on how air quality can effect you, contact the Pollution Control Unit.

Pollution Control
Housing & Public Protection
Newham Dockside
Dockside Road
London
E16 2QU

Tel: 020 337 30643

Email: pollution.inquiry@newham.gov.uk


You may find these external websites useful.

• BBC The Asthma Guide - Managing Asthma
• BBC Weather site
• Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP)
• Department of Health
• Environment Agency
• London Air Quality Network
• UK National Air Quality Information Archive
• Asthma UK
• Newham Primary Care Trust
• Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (Building Regulations)
• World Health Organisation
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