18 Forever Surrey / anniversary issue


Health and Medicine


Babies at risk from air pollution


Babies in prams accompanying older siblings on the school run are twice as likely to be exposed to harmful air pollution in the morning as in the aſternoon.


The new research revealed that there was a higher level of exposure to ultrafine particulate matter on the way to school and the worst places for pollution were at bus stops and traffic lights.


Professor Prashant Kumar, Chair in Air Quality and Health, said: “Essentially, children could be at risk of breathing in some nasty and harmful chemicals, such as iron, aluminium and silica. One of the simplest ways to combat this is to use a barrier, such as a pram cover.”


Walking therapy for cancer patients


Walking for just 30 minutes three times per week could improve the quality of life for those with advanced cancer.


A study of cancer patients found those who were encouraged to walk regularly and attended a weekly group walk reported an improved positive attitude towards their illness and spoke of the social benefits.


Professor Emma Ream, from the School of Health Sciences, said: “The importance of exercise in preventing cancer recurrence and managing other chronic illnesses is becoming clear. Rather than shying away from exercise, people with advanced disease should be encouraged to incorporate exercise into their daily lives.”


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