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Dangers & Effects

Although you can't see air pollution, it can have a big effects on your physical health, sometimes without you even realising. Air pollution can affect anyone, from birth through to old age.

It enters our lungs when we breathe, leading to effects throughout the body, increasing the risk of many health conditions.

Click the circles to reveal some of the effects:

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People

Overall, Wigan Borough has relatively good air quality levels, but it is key that we all continue to play our part to reduce air pollution, making a safe and healthy Borough for everyone. Air pollution affects everyone, but certain people are more vulnerable to health impacts:

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Young children

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Pregnant women

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People aged 65+

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People with respiratory conditions

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