Air pollution is a major factor for type 2 diabetes. This is confirmed by a study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. It followed 12,064 adults residing in Delhi and Chennai over seven years. One’s risk of getting type 2 diabetes could be increased by breathing polluted air, with particulate matter (PM2.5) being the biggest culprit. Globally, 9 out of 10 people breathe unhealthy air. This leads to more than 4 million premature deaths annually around the world. Short-term and long-term risks are carried by air pollution, mainly for the heart and lungs. Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, … Continue reading 22% Spike in Diabetes Risk with 10% Air Pollution Rise, 1 in 5 Global Cases Linked