Should you only use the back rings of your cooker? The clever tricks experts say can save you from toxic air pollution

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Air pollution has been linked to increased risk of stroke; cognitive decline; high blood pressure; type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Professor Frank Kelly, Environmental Research Group (ERG), said: ‘If exposed to high levels of pollution over a number of decades, even healthy airways and blood vessels can become damaged, triggering asthma and heart disease.’ Further studies by King’s shows that people in cars and taxis are often exposed to the highest level of pollution, many times more than pedestrians or even cyclists. Dr Ben Barratt, ERG, commented: ‘When stuck in traffic, the exhaust from the car in front is very likely to be pumping straight into your car's inlet system.’

Period	3 Nov 2015
Held at	Daily Mail, United Kingdom