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The number of early deaths in the UK linked to breathing tiny particles of soot has more than halved in four decades because of action to cut air pollution, but researchers are warning they still pose a substantial burden on public health.
The public’s exposure to major air pollutants declined significantly between 1970 and 2010, resulting in a big decrease in health impacts.
The share of all premature deaths attributable to particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter, which are linked to heart and lung issues, more than halved from 12 per cent in 1970 to 5 per…
