New research that might see people giving a greater amount of attention to the quality of the air breathed in has been released via the 'The New England Journal of Medicine'.
It showed that extended exposure to ground level ozone gases substantially increases the likelihood of dying from respiratory complications. In fact, the risk is more than 30% larger in the metro areas with the highest ozone concentrations in comparison to the places with the lowest concentrations of ozone gases.
450'000 people were followed in nearly 100 metropolitan regions for a duration of 18 years. During the 18-year period, Riverside California had the highest daily average concentrations, whilst, at the other end of the scale, the San Francisco had the lowest.
Most often, urban centers towards the north-east of America had less ozone gases than western states such as California. Los Angeles had a 43% bigger risk, while New York came in at 25% and Washington D.C. at 27%.
What the experts suggest you to do to lower the risk is to exercise or do physically demanding work during the early morning hours, or later on in the day in order to be out of the way for the sunniest, hottest hours, particularly if you live in one of the warmer climates. Keeping your windows unopened when ozone gases are at their highest level is also a good idea.
In general, educate yourself about the world you live in. Give serious consideration to limiting your exposure to something that experts are increasingly finding to be dangerous. This research on itself isn't conclusive, yet it does give a strong indication that danger surrounds us.
If you, or your family or friends, suffer from respiratory problems, you should find out the ozone levels in the town or city in which you or they reside. Though it may appear drastic to move to another area, it could literally result in prolonging yours or their life.
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