2024-05-05 01:03:00
Unsuspecting enemies threaten our hearts. Pollution, stress, unexplored environmental influences: a groundbreaking study reveals unexpected risk factors, reshaping our understanding of the dangers to heart health.
The modern world reveals heart to unexpected risks, beyond traditional factors. A ground-breaking study led by researchers from the Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli in Rome and American experts has revealed a set of risk factors, grouped under the term “exposed.” The latter includes all environmental exposure throughout an individual’s life.
Environmental pollution
Among these revelations, air pollution emerges as a major threat. Fine particles PM2.5 present in the atmosphere reduce life expectancy by 2.9 years. Cardiologist Dr. Rocco Montone points out that pollution changes cholesterol, makes LDL more dangerous, and compromises the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering drugs. He emphasizes the need for environmental measures, by moving from renewable energy to reducing city traffic.
Mental health
The chronic stress, often underestimated, appears as a significant contributor to cardiovascular diseases. Triggering hypertension and insulin resistance, stress requires a holistic approach to mental health to prevent these risks. Dr. Montone recalls the connection between mental health, lifestyle habits and cardiovascular risk factors.
Noise and light pollution, infectious diseases
The sonorous pollution and light, as well as respiratory infections, add complex layers to cardiovascular risk. Stress reactions, inflammation and cellular dysfunction worsen. To counter these new enemies, individual actions, combined with strict environmental policies, are necessary to preserve the heart health of the population.
Source: Femmeactuale.fr
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