Air pollution could be associated with more health problems than previously thought

Air pollution could be associated with more health problems than previously thought

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By Dr. Ananya Mandal, MDNov 28 2019

A new study reveals that several more problems could be associated with air pollution than previously believed. The problems associated with air pollution are not just limited to the respiratory ailments but go deeper say researchers from Harvard University and others.

The study titled, “Short term exposure to fine particulate matter and hospital admission risks and costs in the Medicare population: time stratified, case crossover study,” was published in the latest issue of the journal BMJ.