Air pollution may triple heart disease cases by 2045, study finds

Despite advances in air quality, global heart disease deaths tied to particulate pollution have soared, especially for seniors and in developing nations, with women facing the sharpest future rise. Study: Global cardiovascular disease burden attributable to particulate matter pollution, 1990–2021: an analysis of the global burden of disease study 2021 and forecast to 2045 – Image … Read more

Apr 04 2025 This Week in Cardiology

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Low dietary omega-3 intake linked to increased ischemic heart disease burden

New research highlights the global impact of insufficient omega-3 consumption on ischemic heart disease disability and mortality, with regional and socioeconomic disparities shaping risk levels. Study: A global analysis of the burden of ischemic heart disease attributable to diet low in ω-3 fatty acids between 1990 and 2021. Image Credit: artem evdokimov / Shutterstock.com A recent … Read more