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Commercial kitchen staff exposed to high levels of air pollution, study finds

US research says nitrogen dioxide in restaurants that cook with gas can exceed WHO limits, which also affects diners Each time we enjoy a meal out or order a takeaway, someone cooks for us in a commercial kitchen. In the UK, 3.6 million people work in catering and hospitality. In the US it is estimated at close to 16 million . A first-of-its-kind study in the US has found catering staff can…

Commercial kitchen staff exposed to high levels of air pollution, study finds

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