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Air pollution linked to higher heart disease risk in vulnerable adults
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Air pollution linked to higher heart disease risk in vulnerable adults

Long-term exposure to air pollution may significantly increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, with people already facing metabolic, kidney and heart-related health problems appearing to be the most vulnerable, according to new research from Fudan University in Shanghai.

Government announces tailored health support for firefighters
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Government announces tailored health support for firefighters
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Aerosols, not greenhouse gases, caused catastrophic drought and recovery
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Active travel champions honoured at National STARS Summit 2026
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‘Plastic rain’ is falling indoors and outside, review finds
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Reducing vulnerability is key to reducing air pollution deaths
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Disinfectant chemicals are far more toxic when inhaled then swallowed
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China’s air pollution alerts save thousands of lives
Lead exposure linked to 3.5 million heart disease deaths globally
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Lead exposure linked to 3.5 million heart disease deaths globally

A  new study  has revealed that lead exposure is responsible for an estimated 3.5 million deaths from cardiovascular disease worldwide in 2023 alone, far more than previously understood.

95% drop in secondhand smoke exposure since Scotland’s smoking ban
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World Athletics expands ‘Running for Clean Air’ initiative
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Europe’s poorer regions face higher risk of death from air pollution
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Shisha use can cause carbon monoxide poisoning after just an hour
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Active travel saved the NHS nearly £2bn in 2025
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Cleaner air from climate action could ease hunger risks
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Extractor fans and air purifiers tied to better asthma control
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Air pollution linked to higher heart disease risk in vulnerable adults
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