Diesel link to blood-clot risk

INHALING diesel exhaust fumes may lead to an increased chance of blood clots, according to researchers at Edinburgh University.

An investigation into the link between air pollution and heart disease has found exposure to diesel exhaust fumes may disrupt normal blood vessel and clotting activity.

Researchers found that exposure to diesel exhaust for just one hour during exercise caused a significant reduction in the natural ability of blood vessels to expand.

And exposure to air pollution also decreased levels of an enzyme that helps prevent clots from forming.

This article: http://news.scotsman.com/health.cfm?id=2436472005

Last updated: 20-Dec-05 11:38 GMT

the scotsman

Diesel link to blood-clot risk

INHALING diesel exhaust fumes may lead to an increased chance of blood clots, according to researchers at Edinburgh University.

An investigation into the link between air pollution and heart disease has found exposure to diesel exhaust fumes may disrupt normal blood vessel and clotting activity.

Researchers found that exposure to diesel exhaust for just one hour during exercise caused a significant reduction in the natural ability of blood vessels to expand.

And exposure to air pollution also decreased levels of an enzyme that helps prevent clots from forming.

This article: http://news.scotsman.com/health.cfm?id=2436472005

Last updated: 20-Dec-05 11:38 GMT

the scotsman

So much for jogging in Bangkok.

yes disturbing for those guys running round at Lumpini park in the heat and polluiton.

and the weightlifters .