PhD: Impact of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone on health outcomes across the life course
Project aims
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was introduced in central London in April 2019. To enter the zone, vehicles are required to meet set emissions standards, or else pay a charge. The ULEZ is predicted to positively impact health outcomes, by reducing the exposure of residents living within the ULEZ to traffic-related air pollution. This project aims to measure the health impacts and assess whether the health impacts differ depending on demographic or socio-economic factors. The health impacts of interest include birth outcomes, childhood asthma and adult cardiovascular and respiratory health.
Period and geography
2014-2022
England
Data
NHS Digital HES
ONS live births
ONS Mortality
Contact
Rosemary Chamberlain