Children are one of the most vulnerable groups to the ill effects of air pollution and can have lifelong health implications. Many studies have shown that air pollution is strongly associated with respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis and asthma, among others. 
It can also impact children’s immune system, the lung and brain development and cognitive development. If left untreated, some health complications related to air pollution can last a lifetime. There are various studies in the past showing how pollution hampers lung function and bra¬in development in children. The volume of inhaled air also varies widely with activity level; actively playing or exercising children inhale much greater volumes than those who are sedentary or asleep. 
This difference in breathing behavior may also increase the child’s risk of pulmonary exposure to particulate matters. The lungs and brain of children can develop much better with cleaner air.

Children are one of the most vulnerable groups to the ill effects of air pollution and can have lifelong health implications. Many studies have shown that air pollution is strongly associated with respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis and asthma, among others. 
It can also impact children’s immune system, the lung and brain development and cognitive development. If left untreated, some health complications related to air pollution can last a lifetime. There are various studies in the past showing how pollution hampers lung function and bra¬in development in children. The volume of inhaled air also varies widely with activity level; actively playing or exercising children inhale much greater volumes than those who are sedentary or asleep. 
This difference in breathing behavior may also increase the child’s risk of pulmonary exposure to particulate matters. The lungs and brain of children can develop much better with cleaner air.