Using Green Spaces to Prevent Ischemic Stroke
Data suggest that increases in ambient levels of fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and black carbon increase the risk for ischemic stroke, regardless of age, smoking status, or other factors.
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Data suggest that increases in ambient levels of fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and black carbon increase the risk for ischemic stroke, regardless of age, smoking status, or other factors.
The authors consider that these results mean that the maximum levels of atmospheric pollutants established by the EU need to be reconsidered.
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Green areas give you more than just a place to stretch your legs – they can also affect your chances of suffering a stroke, according to a new study that linked having green spaces close by with a 16 percent reduction in stroke risk.
Living Near Green Areas Reduces the Risk of Suffering a Stroke by 16%