Bradford Clean Air Zone review could undermine health improvements, campaigners warn
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Andrew Barton
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Summary
Health campaigners warn that a review of Bradford's Clean Air Zone (CAZ) risks undermining health gains achieved since its introduction. The CAZ was established after the Conservative government ordered Bradford Council to improve air quality in 2018. Research linked to the Born in Bradford programme found the CAZ led to approximately 732 fewer GP visits per month for respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, including a 25% drop in respiratory cases and a 24% reduction in heart-related visits. Campaigners argue the scheme is primarily a public health measure and that rolling it back would endanger these improvements.
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· 3 pulledClean Air Bradford said research linked to the Born in Bradford programme found cleaner air associated with the CAZ led to about '732 fewer GP visits each month for respiratory and cardiovascular conditions'
Parkinson said the scheme was 'first and foremost a public health measure'
This included a 25% drop in respiratory cases and a 24% reduction in heart-related visits
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