Posts Tagged ‘envirionmental health’

‘Persistent wheeze,’ heart disease, a risk of living too close to the highway

Friday, May 20th, 2011
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A new study published in the journal of Environmental Health found that people living within 400 feet of a major road were more at risk of “persistent wheeze,” chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other negative health conditions.  The study, conducted in Italy, nevertheless highlights the “potential” effects of traffic-related air pollution on respiratory health … [ Read full post ]

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