Experts claim that this generation is physically weaker than the previous generation. The reason is obvious, as there has been a drastic change in the lifestyle, including eating habits and workflow. Heart attacks, often resulting from blocked blood flow due to clots, have become increasingly common.
This medical emergency is further exacerbated by environmental factors such as air pollution, which is now a significant risk factor for cardiovascular health. Air Pollution and Heart Disease: A Global Concern Today, around 91% of the global population lives in areas with air quality levels that exceed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) safe recommendations. Studies show that alongside high blood pressure, smoking, and high blood sugar, poor air quality significantly raises the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), responsible for approximately one in three global deaths.
Recently, researchers examined the effects of PM 2.5—tiny particulate matter in the air—and found that premature deaths from cardiovascular disease associated with PM 2.5 rose by 31% between 1990 and 2019.
Why Is Air Pollution So Dangerous? Tiny particles in pollution, especially PM 2.5, infiltrate the lungs and bloodstream, exacerbating heart conditions and impairing heart function. These particles, found in haze, smoke, and dust, are easily inhaled, increasing the strain on the heart, particularly for those already at risk of heart disease.
Who Is Most at Risk? Certain individuals are more vulnerable .
