Air Pollution Linked to Heart Attacks ― But the Air in Your Home Could Be Even Worse
In recent news, a new study by Rice University in Houston Texas has shown that levels of air pollution and ozone can be directly correlated to an increase in the instances of heart attacks.
Peak exposure to both fine airborne particles, emitted by factories and cars, and ozone, a reactive form of oxygen, was shown to increase cardiac arrest risk, particularly for elderly men.
Additionally, spikes in the number of hospital admissions for cardiovascular problems have been observed on the days with the highest pollution levels.
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