Poorest children in England 40% more likely to be hospitalised for lung infections

high · Guardian Environment · Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent · 23 Jul 2026 · 12:14 UTC · Economic Oppression · 1 min read

Summary

Demonstrates systemic dystopian patterns where extreme inequality and environmental degradation create preventable health crises for the poorest populations, with children bearing the burden of corporate and governmental neglect.

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Children living in the poorest areas across England are 40% more likely to be admitted to hospital for respiratory infections, an analysis of NHS England data shows, with experts raising the alarm on the impact of air pollution on young people’s health.
The analysis, based on data obtained via freedom of information requests by the charity Impact on Urban Health, revealed 1,941 out of every 100,000 children living in the most deprived fifth of England were admitted to hospital for respiratory illnesses in 2024-25.

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