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Air pollution: Every year during the winter season, there are haze and smog in the sky in Delhi and some states of North India. Many people believe that it damages the lungs, but do you know that really pollution causes any problem to your heart, does it cause any heart disease. If you do not know, then let us tell you today what is the connection of pollution and heart disease according to research and experts.
How can the heart harm?
According to New England Journal of Medicine (Nejm), small particles in air pollution (eg PM₂.₅, PM₁₀), carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and ozone reaches the blood flow by entering our body and causes many types of damage to the body. These particles work to create imbalance in our cells. This increases the risk of inflammation and oxidative stress. In addition, pollution weakens the inner layer of our arteries, which increases the risk of blockage. This also increases the risk of blood pressure, as well as it increases the risk of our blood clots. Many times its level increases so much that it can trigger cases like heart attack or stroke.
Which diseases are in danger?
New England Journal of Medicine (Nejm) and Air Pollution and Heart Disease & Stroke – AHA Research mentions the diseases caused by it. According to these research, this may cause the heart to face all kinds of problems, such as the problem of heart attack, the risk of stroke, the problem of heart failure, the victim of the heart failure and the problem of high BP. With all these problems, you can struggle during pollution. The Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health (2022) report said that due to pollution, a total of 9 million people lost their lives in the year 2019. Out of this, about 62 percent of death occurred due to heart attack and stroke.
What is the situation in India?
If we talk about India, then we are included in the list of countries where the risk of air pollution is the highest. According to the WHO report, air quality (AQI) is constantly in poor category in many big cities of the country. This is the reason that the risk of heart disease is increasing very rapidly among the people living in most metros of the country, in which according to the expert, there is a big contribution of pollution in it.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on the opinion of research studies and experts. Do not consider it an alternative to medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, consult your doctor or concerned specialist.
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