While smoking, cholesterol and high blood pressure are considered to be the main threats to heart health, recent studies reveal that ambient air pollution also leads to heart diseases. Vascular problems are more common in people who live near busy roads or in industrial areas for years. According to a European Heart Journal report, an additional 88 million people die annually due to pollution worldwide. The fine particles in the air directly affect the circulatory system and increase the risk of stroke and heart attack. Along with these, the sound of traffic and airplanes stimulates stress hormones in the body and increases blood pressure.Experts suggest that the prevention of heart diseases should not only be limited to medicines, but the society should focus on environmental pollution control and creation of clean transport systems.
For more information on this article, please refer to Page Number 7, Abhyudayam E-paper dated 08-10-2026.
