Air quality linked to more than 200,000 children’s hospital visits

Air quality linked to more than 200,000 children’s hospital visits

More than 200,000 children attended A&E or were admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties in 11 major English cities in 2025, according to figures obtained by campaign group Mums for Lungs. The Freedom of Information data recorded 213,341 paediatric hospital admissions and A&E attendances for respiratory conditions across responding NHS…

Over 200,000 children hospitalised with breathing problems as pollution levels breach limits in English cities

New Freedom of Information data obtained by Mums for Lungs has found that over 200,000 children are taken to hospital with breathing difficulties in a survey of 11 major English cities. The youngest children are most affected. Over 120,000 babies and toddlers aged up to

More than 200,000 England hospital visits for children’s breathing problems in 2025

Freedom of Information data obtained by Mums for Lungs records more than 213,000 paediatric respiratory hospital admissions and A&E attendances across 34 NHS trusts in 2025, as campaigners call for tougher action on air pollution.