European
Environment Agency (EEA) study shows that there is connection between low birth
weight and air pollution. Women living in Europe urban sectors have very high
chances or giving birth to under weight babies. "Air pollution is causing
damage to human health and ecosystems. Large parts of the population do not
live in a healthy environment, according to current standards.” The advice to
this is for Europe to really go beyond their legislation requirement and pushed
for this change or else the problem will not be solved. The environment will
also suffer due to the results of air pollution. “The EEA report showed that
data suggested that up to 96% of the EU's urban population was exposed to fine
particulate matter concentrations above UN World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.” The major concern is that 98% are dangerous
ozone concentrations of ozone layers that will succeed the recommended levels
by WHO. Babies born with low birth weights are risk for mortality and illness.
They are also at risk for asthma and reduction in lung functions.
This is a really big concern
especially for the vulnerable populations like elderly, toddlers, or pregnant
women’s. Strict regulations will have to be set for companies to follow. The
government will have to find efficient ways for people to travel around without
cars, to dwindle car emissions. Air pollution in Europe doesn’t only affect
them but contributes to the car emission globally. This begins from a local
level but pays a contribution to the global levels. This is something need to
be addresses international and involves the cooperation’s of all nations.
Mailee Vue
October 18, 2013
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