Long term exposure to PM10 above 30 µg/m3 and to PM2.5 above 20 µg/m3 were associated with a 12 per cent and 13 per cent higher risk of autoimmune disease, respectively, they said. Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of autoimmune disease, particularly rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue and inflammatory bowel … Read more
Nov. 10, 2021 — Air pollution from traffic can accumulate where buildings line city roads, creating the effect of a polluted urban canyon. But new research suggests that shrubs along streets could buffer against exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. But the trick is determining the best place to put the hedge. Researchers in the United … Read more
Oct. 22, 2021 — Exposure to air pollution and road traffic noise over several years may increase the risk of heart failure, according to new research from a large observational study. The study examined more than 22,000 female nurses based in Denmark, aged 44 and older, over a period of 15 to 20 years to … Read more
Fine particulate matter is a big contributor to air pollution affecting human health. (PTI image) The Indo-Gangetic Plain, that is the northern Indian states guarded by the Himalayas and other mountainous ranges are often considered to be the most polluted region of the country for being away from the coastline but a recent study has … Read more