Air pollution could increase blood clot risk by 39 pc to over 100 pc, US study finds
New Delhi, December 13,2024.
A long-term exposure to air pollution could increase risk of blood clots in deep veins by 39 to over 100 per cent, according to a study that followed over 6,650 adults in the US for 17 years.
Blood clotting conditions in deep veins are collectively known as 'venous thromboembolism', and if left untreated can block flow and cause serious complications.
Researchers, including those from the University of Minnesota, analysed data on patients hospitalised for venous thromboembolism and air pollution, collected through community-level monitoring, such as by taking samples from the participants' homes.
