A study from Columbia University, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, revealed the increased risk of cardiovascular diseases from exposure to environmental metals. The metal exposure is responsible for the build-up of calcium in the coronary arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis, which narrows arterial walls and reduces blood flow, potentially leading to serious heart conditions. This can further cause stroke, cardiac arrest, and many other such conditions.
Environmental pollutants pose a significant health hazard , but as per the researchers, the link of the metals with coronary artery calcification is relatively unknown. ALSO READ: Are we facing a myopia pandemic? Nearly 1 billion children could need glasses by 2050 Coronary artery calcification Upon several urinary investigations of the metal content of the study participants, a strong correlation was found between metal exposure and an increased buildup of coronary calcium, which is an indicator of atherosclerosis. Higher levels of non-essential metals in the body like cadmium, tungsten, and uranium were strongly linked with coronary artery calcification over 10 years.
Participants, who had high cadmium levels in their body had coronary calcium levels 51% higher at baseline and 75% higher over the decade. ALSO READ: Catching up on lost sleep during weekend can save you from heart attacks. Here’s why you shouldn’t skip it Pollution is a great risk to heart health It suggested that p.