Publications by authors named "S D Beevers"
The burden of diseases attributable to air pollution is comparable to those of global health risks such as unhealthy diets and tobacco smoking, with many air pollution sources also emitting climate heating gases. In this UK study we estimated the co-benefits of Net Zero (NZ) climate policy on the health benefits of air pollution reduction, increased active travel, outdoor exposure inequalities and indoor air pollution changes. The study focused on two of the largest UK sources, road transport and building heating, with comparisons made between NZ and UK existing policy, referred to as Business as Usual (BAU).
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- The UK aims for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which could improve air quality and reduce pollution inequalities among different sociodemographic groups.
- A study assessed air pollution inequalities in England and Wales, modeling current and projected future concentrations of pollutants like fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide under various policy scenarios.
- Results showed that while air quality is expected to improve significantly by 2030 and 2040, inequalities in pollution levels among different sociodemographic groups will persist, though the gap may become less pronounced, highlighting the need for targeted policies and communication strategies.
Background: There is increasing evidence that air pollution and noise may have detrimental psychological impacts, but there are few studies evaluating adolescents, ground-level ozone exposure, multi-exposure models, or metrics beyond outdoor residential exposure. This study aimed to address these gaps.
Methods: Annual air pollution and traffic noise exposure at home and school were modelled for adolescents in the Greater London SCAMP cohort (N=7555).
Background: The Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), introduced in Central London in April 2019, aims to enhance air quality and improve public health. The Children's Health in London and Luton (CHILL) study evaluates the impact of the ULEZ on children's health. This analysis focuses on the one-year impacts on the shift towards active travel to school.
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- - The study investigates the impact of a CLIP antagonist peptide (CAP) on B cell expansion and neuroprotective effects in 5xFAD mice, which are a model for Alzheimer's disease and have a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- - Results showed that treatment with CAP significantly reduced CLIP-positive B cells and improved various impairments related to the immune system and neurobehavioral functions in the 5xFAD mice over a period of six months.
- - However, TBI seemed to negate the effectiveness of CAP in reducing B cell populations and also exacerbated several pathological features of Alzheimer's disease, indicating a complex interaction between TBI and AD.