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Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru |
National Assembly for Wales |
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Y Pwyllgor Newid Hinsawdd, Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig |
Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee |
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Ansawdd Aer |
Air Quality |
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NHAMG (5) AA01 CCERA(5) AQ01 |
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Ymateb gan Coleg Brenhinol Pediatreg ac Iechyd Plant |
Evidence from Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health |
As part of their considerations and evidence gathering for the above inquiry, members of the Committee may find two recent pieces of work by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) helpful.
We strongly support national policies, practices and legislation that aim to improve outdoor air quality and advocate for sharing information and supporting the public to act. Our position statement pulls together evidence on these issues from a child health perspective. You can see a summary and download the full position statement here: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/outdoor-air-quality-uk-position-statement
Children in the UK spend more and more of their lives indoors, and the health impact of the air within our homes and schools must be taken seriously. This report is based on a systematic review of the science of indoor pollution, and conversations with children, young people and families. We make recommendations and provide guidance for families.
The RCPCH and Royal College of Physicians (RCP) established an Indoor Air Quality Working Group for this work, bringing together experts from a range of specialities to investigate the evidence around indoor air quality and to propose steps to protect the health of children.
You can read the report here: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/inside-story-health-effects-indoor-air-quality-children-young-people#what-changes-are-needed