London air pollution has been found to increase blood pressure in teenagers (File picture)
(Picture: PA Wire)Long-term exposure to polluted air has been linked to higher blood pressure in London teenagers, according to a new study.
Researchers from Kings College London (KCL) found that exposure to PM2.5 was associated with an increase in blood pressure in children aged 11 to 16. The pollutant is contained in exhaust fumes, building and industry materials.
