Air pollution associated with increased heart attack risk despite 'safe' levels

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Air pollution associated with increased heart attack risk despite 'safe' levels [1]

Particulate matter and NO2 air pollution are associated with increased risk of severe heart attacks despite being within European recommended levels, according to research presented at ESC Congress

Publication Date:

31/08/2015

Source: Medical Express [2]

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