Sugar dust increases blood pressure

Breathing dust off the road regularly will increase blood pressure, according to the study published by the American Heart Association.

Experts at Harvard University analyzed data of 939 volunteers participating in the study for 2 years. They use software to assess the level of smoke exposure on each member's path for 4 years.

Breathing dust regularly on the road will increase blood pressure.Photo: Thai Phuong

Results: The longer the time of exposure to the dust, the higher the blood pressure. Specifically, systolic blood pressure increased by 3.02mm Hg while diastolic blood pressure increased by 1.96mm Hg and average arterial blood pressure increased by 2.30mm Hg.

The link between regular contact with air pollution on the street and the above high blood pressure index can explain why traffic pollution is closely related to myocardial infarction and schools. death due to other cardiovascular diseases.