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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Gary Fuller

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Woman with mask in China with tower blocks behind partially obscured by haze
The international review of studies showed that air pollution increased the risk of frailty in middle and old age. Photograph: Andy Wong/AP

Air pollution increases the likelihood of people becoming frail in middle and old age, according to an international review of studies.

People are living longer and, while this is often painted as a challenge to healthcare systems, it is also something to celebrate. There are many opportunities to increase the quality of life in old age, maximise independence and minimise the amount time spent being ill.

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