Exposure To Air Pollution May Increase Risk For Osteoporosis In Older Adults,

reports a new study analyzing data of Medicare enrollees in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region who were hospitalized for fractures between 2003 and 2010 found that exposure to air pollution may “increase the risk for osteoporosis and broken bones in older adults.” The piece points out that “while the study found an association between air pollution and bone problems, it did not prove a direct cause-and-effect relationship.” The findings were published in The Lancet Planetary Health. https://consumer.healthday.com/respiratory-and-allergy-information-2/air-pollution-health-news-540/smog-may-harm-your-bones-too-728298.html