Study: Exposure to Busy Roads, Health Risk
Woman who live within 160 feet of busy roads face a 70 percent higher risk of dying from a heart attack, stroke or other cardiopulmonary cause, according to a new study, just released.
Exposure to particles emitted by cars - especially diesel vehicles - is probably to blame, researchers say.
7 Comments:
At 11:04 AM, Anonymous said…
that's why i got an apartment in Bedford Gardens in Williamsburg, - right next to the Brooklyn Queens Expressway - for so cheapp!!!!!
At 11:31 AM, Anonymous said…
So much for DUMBO
At 2:29 PM, Anonymous said…
leah, if i was a hasidishe wife i'd also have a death wish. just open your window every morning and take a big breath. why pay more when you can die for less?
At 2:45 PM, Anonymous said…
guess the same applies to living on rte 306 in monsey...but it aint cheap
At 3:37 PM, Anonymous said…
But those living on 306 had more bad news last week and have to kasher their kaylim
At 5:08 PM, Anonymous said…
You can do more harm by ingesting food preservatives, food coloring, and Trans fats - then from breathing a nice dose of diesel exhaust.
Don't believe me? Google it.
At 12:06 AM, Anonymous said…
Does this apply to 13th Avenue? Avenue J? Although those living in the suburbs spend more time in their cars/traffic than the ones living in the city- ask those that live in Monsey.
Did dangerous fumes lead to MF's insanity?
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