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NIEHS and NHLBI grantees report a significant public health victory just before American Heart Month. Their research establishes a direct link between lead exposure and increased risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). This crucial finding underscores the dangers of lead contamination, particularly highlighting how it silently harms cardiovascular health. By identifying lead as a controllable risk factor for heart disease, the study provides actionable insights for public health policy. These findings advocate for stricter environmental controls and robust community monitoring to reduce lead exposure, ultimately aiming to lower the prevalence of heart disease and stroke.
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