Mother of girl who died after air pollution asthma attack receives apology from the Government

Mother of girl who died after air pollution asthma attack receives apology from the Government

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The transcript discusses the inquest of Ella, the only person with air pollution on her death certificate, highlighting the ongoing issue of air pollution causing premature deaths. It emphasizes the unchanged concern for children's health in London, noting another child's death from asthma. The speaker stresses that no child should die from such causes by 2024, and the issue extends beyond Ella to all children, as childhood diseases remain a significant concern.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Ella in the context of air pollution?

A scientist studying air pollution

The first person to have air pollution on her death certificate

A politician advocating for clean air

A fictional character in a novel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many people die prematurely each year due to air pollution?

1 million

3 million

7 million

5 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent news was shared about children's health in London?

A decrease in asthma cases

A child died from asthma

A new hospital opening

A new air quality law passed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the number one childhood disease in the country mentioned?

Cancer

Diabetes

Asthma

Obesity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the broader message beyond Ella's case?

It focuses on adult health issues

It concerns all children affected by air pollution

It is only about Ella's situation

It is about economic impacts of pollution