Eliminating that risk altogether is impossible, but if regulators act now while the rules are still malleable, they can make such crises less likely and reduce their harmful effects.

ECONOMIST: The case for pre-emptive action

The researchers think the high death rate from sepsis and shock may have its origin in the digestive system and that using enzyme-blocking drugs may help reduce the harmful effects.

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The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said even though air quality in the UK is "generally good, more needs to be done, especially in the cities, to reduce the harmful effects of air pollution".

BBC: Traffic fumes linked to lower birth weight