Published: Jun 29, 2026, 22:42 IST | Updated: Jun 29, 2026, 22:42 IST
A new study has raised concerns about the health impact of vehicle emissions, suggesting that exposure to traffic-related air pollution may be contributing to thousands of deaths and a growing number of asthma cases among children in the US. Researchers estimate that several Americans die every hour from illnesses linked to vehicular pollution, while young people remain especially vulnerable to respiratory problems.