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Exposure to air pollution is not only harmful to the lungs. Recent research from the United States said that exposure to air pollution can increase cholesterol levels and blood sugar.
Dr Frank Gilliland, the researchers from the Southern California Environmental Health Sciences Center say exposure to air pollution during continuous within one or two months can raise cholesterol levels and blood sugar significantly. If left unchecked, the risk of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes heavier more vulnerable to attack.
The study was conducted to more than 1,000 participants in southern California. The researchers calculated the risk of pollution exposure based on the type of work and the path of the everyday.
It was found that smoke particles under 2.5 micrometers is more susceptible found in those with frequent exposure to air pollution on the streets or in the factory. Researchers believe these particles have a role in increasing cholesterol and blood sugar, and indirectly increase the risk of diabetes.
"This risk will be greater in those who are obese. PM 25 is very small and if inhaled in the lungs, there is the possibility of these particles is also carried by the bloodstream and ultimately increase the risk of heart disease and stroke," said Gilliland, quoted by Reuters.
This study proves smoke air pollution is a serious health problem and not just bad for their lungs. In a previous study, we found the effect of air pollution exposure on the risk of obesity.
The study, conducted by researchers from Duke University compared the exposure to the smoke pollution in mice. Apparently, mice exposed to smoke pollution often experience weight gain was higher than the mice given clean air.
"Although the rats were given the same food, smoke exposure differences make the weight gain that occurs is also different," said one of the researchers involved, Prof Zhang Jungfeng who conducted the research.
Having observed for 19 days, found mice exposed to smoke pollution has increased total cholesterol by 97 percent. In addition, insulin resistance is also increased. These mice also gained weight significantly more than are given clean air.
According to him, the chronic inflammation is likely to occur due to exposure to smoke, pollution is recognized as a contributing factor to obesity. "Therefore, we believe that the chronic exposure to air pollution increases the risk of obesity," added Zhang.
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