Poorest children in England 40% more likely to be hospitalised for lung infections
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An analysis of NHS England data by the charity Impact on Urban Health reveals that children in the poorest areas of England are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections. The data, obtained through freedom of information requests, shows that in 2024-25, 1,941 per 100,000 children in the most deprived areas were admitted. Experts attribute this disparity to air pollution and are raising concerns about its impact on young people's health. This highlights ongoing health inequalities linked to deprivation and environmental factors.
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An analysis of NHS England data by the charity Impact on Urban Health reveals that children in the poorest areas of England are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections. The data, obtained through freedom of information requests, shows that in 2024-25, 1,941 per 100,000 children in the most deprived areas were admitted. Experts attribute this disparity to air pollution and are raising concerns about its impact on young people's health. This highlights ongoing health inequal...
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Children living in the poorest areas across England are 40% more likely to be admitted to hospital for respiratory infections.
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Experts are raising the alarm on the impact of air pollution on young people's health.
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Loaded language removedAnalysis of NHS England data reveals the impact of air pollution in deprived areas. Children living in the poorest areas across England are 40% more likely to be admitted to hospital for respiratory infections, an analysis of NHS England data shows, with experts commenting on the impact of air pollution on young people’s health. The analysis, based on data…
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Experts are raising the alarm on the impact of air pollution on young people's health.
The GuardianChildren living in the poorest areas across England are 40% more likely to be admitted to hospital for respiratory infections.
The GuardianThe analysis was based on data obtained via freedom of information requests by the charity Impact on Urban Health.
The Guardian1,941 out of every 100,000 children living in the most deprived fifth of England were admitted to hospital for respiratory illnesses in 2024-25.
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