However,a recent study has found that such a situation is much worse than it seems in terms of the hassles it creates for all those living and working in such an environment. Unfortunately, this study suggests that high traffic pollution levels adversely affects school-age children by jeopardizing their ability to learn.

     According to the report, children living or studying in an environment where air pollution is predominant "experience lower levels of cognitive growth and development", i.e, they have low levels of working memory and attentiveness.

     An expert pointed out that traffic-related air pollution is a developmental neurotoxina factor that disrupts brain growth.

     In many regions of the world, atmospheric pollution is a growing concern. In China , air pollution has increased to such an extent that it is said 'breathing in China's air is like smoking 21 cigarettes a day'!

    This report has helped accentuate the issue of pollution for numerous governments. It has encouraged them to take a clear understand and take necessary steps to bring down the pollution levels in every manner possible.

Such a realization has also resulted in the politicians taking a lead in advocating the shift to increased use of public transportation.

     Therefore, the predicament of traffic pollution can be mitigated, potentially alleviating exposure for those in nearby areas, such as schoolchildren.

Source-Natural News