Smog Tougher on the Obese
HealthDay reported on October 15th that air pollution appears to hit the obese hardest, causing significant increases in blood pressure, a new study finds. Air pollution has been linked to a variety of health problems including asthma, heart disease and diabetes, but this is the first time obesity has been taken into account, researchers say.
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