Cutting down on cars improves heart health

Having LEZs and congestion charges in cities helps give a positive impact to public health by decreasing air pollution and its associated illnesses. — AFP

Although not always popular with the general public, low-emission zones (LEZs) are gradually being rolled out across Europe in an attempt to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in major conurbations.

Now, a new study by researchers at Imperial College London in the United Kingdom, highlights how these and congestion charge zones (CCZs) can have a positive impact on public health.