Ulez linked with better lung growth in children, research finds

When London introduced the ultra low emission zone (Ulez) in 2019, the idea was straightforward: cut the dirtiest vehicle emissions and improve the air people breathe. But the big question at the time was whether this measure would actually translate into measurable health benefits. Our new study, published in The Lancet Public Health, suggests that it has had benefits for children’s lung development. Between July 2018 and April 2019, we recruited 3,414 children aged six to nine, and followed…