Study links long-term exposure to 'safe' air pollution levels with early signs of heart artery damage
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Isha Ishtiaq
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A study of people in Toronto and surrounding areas found that prolonged exposure to common air pollutants, even at levels deemed safe by regulators, may raise the risk of heart artery damage. The imaging study detected early signs of coronary artery disease in individuals breathing air considered clean by North American standards, with women appearing to be particularly affected.
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Twitter / XStudy links long-term exposure to 'safe' air pollution levels with early signs of heart artery damagesciencenews.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulledEven the relatively clean air typical of North American cities may damage heart arteries, especially in women.
Long-term exposure to common air pollutants from automobiles, industrial activity and fossil fuel burning is linked
An imaging study found early signs of coronary artery disease in people in Canada breathing air that regulators consider clean.
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