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Air Pollution Increases Risk of Heart Attack

Air Pollution Increases Risk of Heart Attack

Posted on25. Feb, 2010 by .

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A new study out of the University of Michigan shows that air pollution increases blood pressure and the risk of heart attack. The study is the first to identify that fine particulate matter is worse for cardiovascular health than ozone. It also shows the specific ways that air pollution affects one’s heart health. To reduce [...]

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Inhaling Heart Attack — How Air Pollution Can Cause Heart Disease

Inhaling Heart Attack — How Air Pollution Can Cause Heart Disease

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How Air Pollution Can Cause Heart Disease University of Michigan tests show short-term exposure to fine particle air pollution can drive up high blood pressure, raise risk of heart attack It’s well known that measures such as exercise, a healthy diet and not smoking can help reduce high blood pressure, but researchers at the University [...]

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