Air pollution linked to type 2 diabetes: Report
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A recent study published in the medical journal, The Lancet, has unveiled a significant correlation between air pollution and type 2 diabetes. The research indicates that 20% of type 2 diabetes cases are linked to long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollutants. These minuscule particles, produced by the combustion of oil, diesel, biomass, and gasoline, are a major contributor to urban air pollution.