By Stephen Beech

Air pollution can trigger potentially deadly heart disease, warns new research.

Long-term exposure to common air pollutants is associated with more advanced coronary artery disease - with notable differences between women and men, say scientists.

A study of more than 11,000 adults showed that even levels of pollution below or near regulatory standards and typical urban exposures are associated with early signs of heart disease - often before symptoms appear.

Canadian scientists say their findings underscore the importance of improving air quality to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

Air pollution contributed to an estimated 2.46 million cardiovascular deaths in 2021, suggest figures based on Global Burden of Disease data.

It is one of the greatest environmental

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