Exposure to air pollution linked to increased stroke risk within 5 days: Study

Updated: Sep 28 2023 12:30PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Short-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, according to a study.

The meta analysis, published recently in the the journal Neurology, defined short-term exposure as occurring within five days of the stroke.

A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death. Signs of a stroke can range from mild weakness to paralysis or numbness on one side of the face or body.

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