lead exposure
05/29/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Thousands of premature deaths from cardiovascular disease in the U.S. linked to historical lead exposure
More than 250,000 early deaths due to cardiovascular disease in the U.S. have been linked to historical lead exposure in middle-aged and older adults, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet Public Health. The study found that low-level lead exposure increased the risk of premature deaths, particularly from cardiovascular disease. Lead exposure is linked […]
04/06/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Even low-level lead exposure can put you at HIGH risk for heart disease
Even low-level lead exposure can increase your risk of developing heart disease, according to a study published in the journal Lancet Public Health. In the study, exposure to lead was found to have contributed to more than 400,000 deaths of adults in the U.S. every year. Moreover, the estimate includes 256,000 annual deaths from cardiovascular […]
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