High BMI Linked to Ozone Sensitivity


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While exposure to atmospheric ozone is known to create a temporary drop in lung function, for the first time researchers have connected the BMI of the person to how he is affected by ozone exposure. Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, ), part of the National Institutes of Health, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the U.S.
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Your body mass index acts a general guideline for how healthy your weight is and your risks for developing weight-related health issues.

While body mass index measurements are often found to be relative, it is still recommended that people learn how to calculate BMIM and strive to reach a healthy level to prevent health issues.

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