Public Health and Pollution

Pollution, toxic chemicals, and plastics drive millions of heart-related deaths, major review finds

Global analysis shows the “profound impact” of pollution and other environmental hazards on cardiovascular health

Close up photo of a man feeling a sharp pain in his chest

Cardiovascular disease—the world’s leading cause of death—is increasingly driven by polluted air, toxic chemicals, plastics, noise, and extreme temperatures, according to a sweeping new review…