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Can a Face Mask Protect You From Air Pollution?

Utah Public Radio | By Daniel Kinka

Published January 19, 2017 at 4:04 PM MST

Air pollution is a complicated problem without a simple solution. But have you ever wondered what you can do to protect your health on bad air days? Scientists suggest a mask.

This story is a rebroadcast from May, 2016.

Links:

Community Air Quality Discussion (Jan 19, 2017): Cache Clean Air Consortium

For current air conditions: Airnow.gov

Published Mask Science: Beneficial cardiovascular effects of reducing exposure to particulate air pollution with a simple facemask

Music in this Story:
Nick Waterhouse - (If) You Want Trouble
Radiohead - Backdrifts (Honeymoon is Over)
Magna Carda - The Roots