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Millions of Britons 'at risk of heart failure due to dirty air'

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September 08, 2025

Millions of Britons face a higher risk of stroke or heart failure because of dirty air, a study suggests.

- Andrew Gregory

Millions of Britons 'at risk of heart failure due to dirty air'

People living in areas of the UK with the worst levels of air pollution are 27% more likely to develop heart failure, compared with those with the cleanest air, a study suggests. Stroke risk was 7% higher in the worst areas, the research shows.

The findings were presented at the European Society of Cardiology conference in Madrid, the world's largest heart conference.

The study's lead author, Ghita Housni, of the William Harvey Research Institute at Queen Mary University of London, said: "We know cleaner air means healthier hearts, and this research lays bare the impact of air pollution on public health.

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