Unseen threat: Assessing the lethality of air pollution
Ella Kissi-Debrah's tragic story serves as a haunting reminder of the deadly consequences of air pollution. In 2013, this nine-year-old succumbed to an acute asthma attack after a life spent within 30 meters of London's bustling South Circular road, enduring frequent seizures and numerous hospital visits. In 2020, a coroner officially acknowledged that the toxic fumes she inhaled due to traffic emissions significantly contributed to her death, marking a groundbreaking moment when the law recognized air pollution as a cause of mortality.
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- Published Date: 01:45 | 28 September 2023
- Modified Date: 01:47 | 28 September 2023