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Environmental Cardiology: Getting to the Heart of the Matter Bob Weinhold Abstract
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in many developed countries and is expected to soon be the leading killer worldwide. The building evidence indicates that lack of exercise, poor diet, and smoking aren't the only factors that contribute to CVD--exposures to chemicals and other environmental substances also can have a profound impact on heart health. Today, more and more scientists, doctors, and organizations are acknowledging the importance of a field that some are calling "environmental cardiology." And as more research is done on the subject, more funding is becoming available to elucidate the links between CVD and pollutants such as particulate matter, metals, and industrial solvents.
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