AIR POLLUTION, ITS EFFECTS AND REMEDY TO THE HUMAN HEART ♥

Whether you live in a city where smog forecast are, or in a less populated place, tiny pollution particles in the air can lead to big problems for your heart.

Scientist have long known that air pollution causes health problems. Medical researchers are particularly concerned about pollution particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are usually related to fuel combustion, because they are so tiny, they aren't easily screened and more readily enter the human body. They then begin to irritate the lungs and blood vessels around the heart.

Data suggests that overtime pollutant aggravate or increase the process of disease in the arteries.

In 2004, the America heart Association issued a scientific statement concluding that exposure to air pollution contributes to cardiovascular illness and mortality.

Short term exposure can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, arrhythmias and failure in susceptible people such as the elderly or those with pre - existing medical conditions.

Precaution can help heart patients

• Talk to your doctor about understanding the risk in your area, where to find more resources about local air pollution and for practical tips to reduce pollution exposure.
  Also,
  *Avoid situation where you are exposed to a high level of air pollution.

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