Analysis of records for more than 63 million Medicare enrollees from 2000 to 2016 finds long-term exposure to air pollution had a significant impact on the number of people hospitalized for cardiac and respiratory conditions. Researchers examined three components of air pollution: fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone. Even levels lower than national standards affected heart and respiratory illnesses.
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210222082622.htm
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210222082622.htm
Long-term exposure to low levels of air pollution increases risk of heart and lung disease
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