It is widely recognized that air pollution is a contributing factor to slow deaths. According to the World Health Organization, poor air quality caused by air pollution (both indoor and outdoor types) is responsible for the deaths of about 7 million people every year. 9 out of 10 individuals globally inhale contaminated air.

Air pollution affects not only physical but also mental health. According to recent studies, high levels of air pollution may promote an increase in mental health conditions such as depression, drastically influence cognitive abilities, and even cause an increase in the crime rates.

Therefore, it is important to track air pollution levels to monitor crime rates in the near future. The study, conducted by the London School of Economics, revealed that a high level of chronic air pollution may significantly impact people’s cognitive condition.

The most surprising fact of the study is the connection between minor crimes (for example, shoplifting and pickpocketing) and the poor air quality caused by a high level of air pollution. For example, researchers establish that the increase of crime rates in London by 0.9 percent happens simultaneously with the increase of the Air Quality Index (10 points up). Moreover, the Air Quality Index of above 35 points results in a 2.8 percent increase in crime rates.

The primary link between air pollution levels and criminal activities is the production of the cortisol stress hormone when individuals are subjected to prolonged high levels of air pollution. This study plays a crucial role because earlier there was an opinion that air pollution provides negative effects only on physical conditions, including respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic cough, not mental problems.

Several studies demonstrate that long-term exposure to specific microparticles found in contaminated air leads to poor social behavior, such as theft, vandalism, and even deceit. It was also established that one of the most dangerous air pollutants PM 2.5 can destroy the brain structure, resulting in the promotion of delinquent behavior.

The study helps us to understand that the harmful effects of poor air quality are not as obvious as it has been considered before. Furthermore, controlling air pollution is greatly necessary.

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