Long-term exposure to air pollution increases risk of hospitalization for lung, heart disease
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 21:01
in Health & Medicine
Older adults may be at increased risk of being hospitalized for lung and heart disease, stroke, and diabetes following long-term exposure to fine-particle air pollution, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). It is the first study to look at the link between long-term effects of exposure to fine particles in the air and rates of hospital admissions.