See today’s Digital Edition (Windsor Star) New research shows that exposure to air pollution such as particulate matter in diesel truck exhaust elevates your risk of heart attack and stroke. [News Source]

Air pollution’s a year-round threat to Canadians (Global TV Winnipeg) The report card said there are 6,000 additional deaths in Canada each year due to short- and long-term exposure to air pollution Ñ with nearly 70 per cent of deaths coming in the form of cardio and cerebrovascular disease. [News Source]

Local News City air low in pollutants but health risks persist (Thunder Bay Post) A new report by the Heart and Stroke Foundation finds air pollution is directly related to heart disease and even though Thunder Bay was ranked as having the least air pollution among Ontario cities, a local doctor says even low levels can be a risk. [News Source]

Related Articles (Prince George Citizen Online) TORONTO - Air pollution is a rising and pervasive threat to cardiovascular health, but most Canadians don't realize the danger, says the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. [News Source]

Ontario’s Gets an “F” (Newstalk 1010 CFRB)

The grades are in on our heart health and Ontario gets an “F”. The Heart and Stroke Foundation said air pollution is a major factor causing about 6,000 deaths in Canada a year.

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Air pollution a threat to Canadians’ heart health: report (CBC) Breathing dirty air is a threat to heart health, but few Canadians have made the connection, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. [News Source]

Air pollution hurting Cdns’ heart health: foundation (CNews) TORONTO - The Heart and Stroke Foundation says air pollution is contributing to the deaths of thousands of Canadians a year because of its effects on heart health, but most people don't realize the danger. [News Source]

Growing air pollution hurting Canadians’ heart health, foundation says (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News) TORONTO - The Heart and Stroke Foundation says air pollution is contributing to the deaths of thousands of Canadians a year because of its effects on heart health, but most people don't realize the danger. [News Source]

Growing air pollution hurting Canadians’ heart health, foundation says (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News) TORONTO - The Heart and Stroke Foundation says air pollution is contributing to the deaths of thousands of Canadians a year because of its effects on heart health, but most people don't realize the danger. [News Source]

Most unaware of pollution’s heart disease risks (CTV.ca) Air pollution is a year-long threat to the health of Canadians, says the Heart and Stroke Foundation, yet only 13 per cent of Canadians believe it can lead to heart disease. [News Source]

Most unaware of pollution’s heart disease risks (CTV.ca) Air pollution is a year-long threat to the health of Canadians, says the Heart and Stroke Foundation, yet only 13 per cent of Canadians believe it can lead to heart disease. [News Source]