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How logistics workers kept the UK going during lockdown: Lessons for the next pandemic

Martie van Tongeren By , , and Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Health and Care Posted:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, measures to reduce social contacts were applied in most countries; something that was only viable because the logistics sector continued to deliver. However, in the face of a lack of pandemic preparedness and planning from the government, how did different parts of the sector respond? In this blog, Dr Hua Wei, […]

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Critical time to prevent cognitive decline in children and prevent neurodegenerative disease

Martie van Tongeren By Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Health and Care Posted:

Children and the elderly face a greater risk of negative health effects arising from exposure to air pollution. In this blog, Professor Martie van Tongeren explores the impacts of air pollutant exposure on children’s cognitive performance, working memory and attention control. He highlights policy interventions that can be implemented across schools, local authorities and the […]

Protecting our children’s memory – how can we tackle the scourge of poor air quality in and around our schools?

Martie van Tongeren By and Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Health and Care, Health and Social Care, Urban Posted:

Every day, children are exposed to levels of pollution, both during their journeys to and from school but also in playgrounds and classrooms. Results from a new literature review carried out by The University of Manchester suggests traffic-related air pollution, specifically particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), are detrimental to cognitive functioning in children […]

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