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Briefing: Lead still raises risk of heart disease, years after exposure, study warns
Strategic angle: A JAMA study details how lead lingers in the body and how it can elevate blood pressure, harm blood vessel lining, and raise risk of heart attack.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 18 days ago
The study published in JAMA reveals that lead exposure can have lasting effects on cardiovascular health, even years after initial exposure.
Lead has been shown to elevate blood pressure and damage the lining of blood vessels, which could increase the risk of heart attacks.
These findings underscore the need for ongoing monitoring and management of lead exposure in populations at risk, as the implications for public health infrastructure are significant.