Air Pollution: A Hidden Threat to Children’s Health

Air pollution is a big problem. It's not just about smoggy skies and bad air. It's also about kids getting sick. Scientists have been looking into how air pollution affects children's health. They found that kids exposed to dirty air are more likely to get cancer. The study looked at lots of research. They found 41, 858 studies. But only 89 were good enough to use. These studies showed that certain pollutants, like PM2. 5, VOCs, and benzene, are linked to childhood cancers. These pollutants come from traffic, factories, and even inside our homes. The research also found that kids in cities and near factories are at higher risk. But the problem is not just in rich countries. It's everywhere. The study says we need better policies to protect kids from these pollutants. But there's a problem. Most studies are from rich countries. We don't know enough about how pollution affects kids in poorer countries. Scientists need to do more research. They need to find out exactly how pollution causes cancer. This way, we can protect kids better.