Traffic as a Trigger for Heart Attacks

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Public health importance of triggers of myocardial infarction: a comparative risk assessment (Dr Tim S Nawrot PhD, Laura Perez PhD, Prof Nino Künzli MD, Elke Munters MD, Prof Benoit Nemery MD, The Lancet, Feb. 24, 2011)
The conclusion to note from today’s review article is “air pollution is an important trigger of myocardial infarction”- a fact underlined when one is in or near the emissions from heavy traffic. In fact, when one takes into account the exposure to traffic every day, this rises to the top of the list in terms of health risk, especially for elderly persons, as noted in the article. What more is needed for public health authorities to take steps to reduce traffic and exposure to traffic in downtown areas?

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