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Breathing highway air increases blood pressure, UW research finds

Breathing highway air increases blood pressure, UW research finds

A new study from the UW found that unfiltered air from rush-hour traffic significantly increased passengers’ blood pressure, both while in the car and up to 24 hours later.

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