How London’s Great Smog of 1952 revolutionised our understanding of air pollution’s impact

Research and legislation since has led to significant improvements in air quality, says Professor Ian Mudway – but, he warns, “there is still a significant burden and this is felt across the life course from before cradle to near death.”

Research and legislation since has led to significant improvements in air quality, says Professor Ian Mudway – but, he warns, “there is still a significant burden and this is felt across the life course from before cradle to near death.”