Air Pollution and Bad News for Children of the 60's

In the 50's and 60's there was very little control on air pollution

. Since then levels have been slowly improving. However, for those of us who lived in cities during that time there is some disturbing news.

Studies showed that growing up in a polluted environment results in permanent decreases in lung function. As air quality has improved the lung function of children has improved.

Perhaps that explains why I am not a marathon runner. Or maybe I just don't train enough!