Heart disease patients advised to avoid being outside in rush hour traffic

Experts recommend reducing air pollution exposure and decreasing use of fossil fuels: Obese people and those with diabetes may be at higher risk of the cardiovascular effects of pollution, while air pollutants may exacerbate and instigate the development of risk factors such as high blood pressure and impaired insulin sensitivity. Read the paper. Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management
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