Reduce the impact of air pollution on your health

To reduce the impact of air pollution on your health:

• Monitor levels and receive alerts: airText lets you sign up for free alerts and forecasts
• Walk, cycle or use public transport: Driving causes air pollution, and air quality inside cars can be poorer
• Walk and cycle on back streets: Instead of using busy streets, try to use quieter roads to reduce your exposure to traffic pollution
• Consider the time and location of outdoor activity: Try to avoid exercising during areas in high traffic areas and rush hour
• Stop smoking: Smoking, even outdoors, can create dangerous passive emissions

Further guidance and resources on air quality and health:

• NCL Air Quality information and health resources
• Asthma UK: Air pollution
• British Heart Foundation: Air pollution
• Cancer Research UK: How can air pollution cause cancer?
• Health matters: air pollution - GOV.UK.