Air Pollution and DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) which has generally been linked to prolonged
hours of immobility, sitting, standing, long-haul flights and genetics may
now have a new cause. Recent research suggests that air pollution may
adversely impact your vein health. For years studies have shown the
negative effects of pollution (diesel, gas and carbon gases) in the air to
heart problems.
Mens News Daily said, "The researchers noted a 47 percent greater risk of
DVT among the patient volunteers who lived closer to high-traffic highways
and streets. Therefore, the findings of this study strongly suggest that
chronic exposure to particulate air pollution from vehicle exhaust
significantly increases the risk of developing DVT."
DVT is actually considered a highly preventable health issue, maintaining
blood flow and circulation is key: this includes exercising regularly,
walking during flights, or wearing compression stockings. And now according
to such new research, avoid living near traffic ridden highways.
