Polluted soil and water are fueling a global heart disease epidemic

Polluted soil and water are fueling a global heart disease epidemic

Source: News-Medical.Net

A new study in Atherosclerosis shows that soil and water pollution, including microplastics and toxic chemicals, significantly raise cardiovascular disease risks. The research highlights how emerging contaminants and poor environmental practices drive global health threats.

Toxic chemicals and microplastics in soil and water are fueling a global heart disease crisis — but researchers say solutions are within reach.
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