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Researchers estimate that air pollution is responsible for about 14% of all new diabetes cases in the world in 2016, a total of 3.2 million cases. .
– Our research shows a significant link between air pollution and diabetes on a global scale, "said Ziyad Al-Aly, who led the research project
even a pollutant level lower than the US authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) The researchers conclude in the latest edition of the journal Lancet Planetary Health
– This is important for many pressure groups in the world. Industry claiming that current emission limits are too stringent The evidence shows that today's level is insufficient and should be refined, said Ziyad Al-Aly.
Researchers are building their findings on health studies of 1.7 million former US soldiers who had no diabetes and were followed more than eight years.These data were compared to the levels of pollution in the world. In which they
According to the WHO, about 420 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, considered a lifestyle disorder often due to poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyle.
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