22% Spike in Diabetes Risk with 10% Air Pollution Rise, 1 in 5 Global Cases Linkedtext

By Rahul Somvanshi By Rahul Somvanshi

A recent study shows that a just 10% increase in air pollution might result in a stunning 22% rise in the risk of diabetes.

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Currently, air quality problems are linked to one in five diabetes occurrences worldwide.

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Particulate matter, more especially PM2.5, is identified by experts as a significant factor in the rising risks of diabetes.

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Over 54,000 fatalities are caused by air pollution in Delhi alone each year.

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Long-term air pollution exposure damages the lungs and increases insulin resistance.

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According to research, blood glucose levels may rise noticeably for every 10 µg/m³ increase in PM2.5 levels.

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Endocrine function is disrupted by air pollution, which affects key organs including the liver and pancreas.

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Endocrine function is disrupted by air pollution, which affects key organs including the liver and pancreas.

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22% Spike in Diabetes Risk with 10% Air Pollution Rise, 1 in 5 Global Cases Linkedtext

A recent study shows that a just 10% increase in air pollution might result in a stunning 22% rise in the risk of diabetes.

Currently, air quality problems are linked to one in five diabetes occurrences worldwide.

Particulate matter, more especially PM2.5, is identified by experts as a significant factor in the rising risks of diabetes.

Over 54,000 fatalities are caused by air pollution in Delhi alone each year.

Long-term air pollution exposure damages the lungs and increases insulin resistance.

According to research, blood glucose levels may rise noticeably for every 10 µg/m³ increase in PM2.5 levels.

Endocrine function is disrupted by air pollution, which affects key organs including the liver and pancreas.

Endocrine function is disrupted by air pollution, which affects key organs including the liver and pancreas.

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