June 2019 Newsletter – Active Transport

Not only does transport emission contain pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxides, carbon monoxide, benzene and toxic metals, but these chemicals are proven to cause and worsen – cardiovascular disease  respiratory disease  well known carcinogens  neurodevelopment of new-borns and children Recent evidence also suggests an association between air pollution and the development of type 2 diabetes, obesity and dementia.