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<p>I refer the Hon. Member to the reply given on 26 June 2019 to PQ <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-questions-answers/?page=1&max=20&questiontype=AllQuestions&house=commons%2Clords&member=252&uin=266068"
target="_blank">266068</a>, which details PHE’s research in this area. PHE undertakes
various air quality research projects, working with academic partners, to review the
evidence for the health effects of air pollutants, regarding the health effects of
particulate matter (PM0.1 and PM1).</p><p> </p><p>PHE is a partner in two health protection
research units funded by the National Institute for Health Research, whose remit includes
air pollution research. These projects can be viewed at the following link: <a href="http://www.hpru-ech.nihr.ac.uk/"
target="_blank">http://www.hpru-ech.nihr.ac.uk/</a></p><p> </p><p>PHE also draws on
scientific studies and reviews published in the peer reviewed literature and by authoritative
bodies.</p>
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