Originally published January 29 2006
New York researchers discover air pollution can lead to heart disease
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Dr. Morton Lippmann of the NYU School of Medicine led a study that determined long-term exposure to air pollution can increase people's risk of heart disease.
Scientists have released the strongest evidence yet that long-term exposure to air pollution can cause heart disease, especially if you're not eating right.
This, as the Bush administration releases new clean air guidelines for the first time in nearly a decade.
Scientists found that mice living in air as polluted as New York City's, had higher cholesterol and more blocked arteries, which are both major signs of heart disease, than those living in filtered air.
It was worse for mice on high-fat diets and those at risk for heart disease.
"It was demonstrating that you're adding another burden and a greater likelihood of an adverse cardiac event," said Dr. Morton Lippmann of the NYU School of Medicine.
This study is the latest in a growing body of evidence linking pollution and heart disease.
Officials are also advising the Environmental Protection Agency on new clean air standards.
Environmental groups are concerned the EPA is bowing to pressure from industry groups who want to avoid the major expense of a cleanup.
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