Air Pollution Linked to Stress, Depression, and Increased Risk of Premature Cardiovascular Death

A study involving more than 3,000 US counties, with a total population of 315 million residents, has found a connection between air pollution, mental well-being, and the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease before the age of 65. The research, presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, suggests that the air we breathe affects our mental health, which in turn impacts heart health.

Fine Particles Pose the Highest Health Risk

The study focused on fine particles, or PM2.5, which...