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Chemical found in cigarettes could increase severity of COVID-19, new study finds A new study has found that high levels of the chemical cadmium, is associated with an increased risk of death in patients with influenza or pneumonia. Scientists suggest that the chemical, found in cigarettes and contaminated vegetables, could increase the severity of other respiratory illnesses, such as COVID-19. The study’s results, published this month in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, highlight the potential health benefits of reducing public exposure to cadmium. Image Credit: serdjophoto / Shutterstock.com Smokers at higher risk of COVID-19 deaths Previous research has highlighted the detrimental impact long-term cadmium exposure has on human health, with evidence showing even at low levels it can negatively impact the lungs. Because of this, people exposed to relatively high levels of cadmium may not be able to cope with the influenza virus’s effect on the lungs.

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