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CUNY Study Links Air Pollution, Heat To Mental Health

KIRO FM Seattle New York City 4d3d Impact 7
Researchers led by City University of New York used smartwatches to monitor participants' health during exposure to air pollutants and extreme heat. Study co-author Melissa Blum reported a signal indicating participants were less able to physically when exposed to higher levels of heat or nitrogen dioxide. Researchers believe these exposures may be harmful and reduce the body's ability to recover from stress. A new study, reported by Michael Wallace, indicates that climate change and pollution affect physical and emotional health. Study co-author Melissa Bloom noted that higher exposure to sulfur dioxide, such as from exhaust, correlated with increased nervousness and feelings of helplessness. Additionally, higher heat made it more difficult for individuals to recover from stress.

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Sources · 7 independent

KIRO FM Seattle

“Researchers led by City University of New York strapped smartwatches on people to monitor their health as they were exposed to different air pollutants and extreme heat in a typical day. Study co-author Melissa Blum tells us what they found. When there was higher levels of heat exposure or nitrogen dioxide exposure, there was a signal that the participants in our study were less able to physically”

KNX Los Angeles

“When there was higher levels of heat exposure or nitrogen dioxide exposure, there was a signal that the participants in our study were less able to physiologically recover from stress.”

WTOP Washington DC

“A new study this week shows how pollution impacts not only your physical but also your emotional health. Researchers led by the City University of New York strapped smart watches on people to monitor.”

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT

“higher exposure to sulfur dioxide was associated with higher scores for nervousness and feelings of helplessness.”

1010 WINS NYC

“Researchers led by the City University of New York strap smartwatches on people to monitor their health as they were exposed to different air pollutants and extreme heat during a typical day.”

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