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Environmental Exposures and Childhood Heart Health

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Environmental exposures can shape children’s health long before disease appears. This report from the American Heart Association examines how pollutants, heavy metals, climate change, and hormone-disrupting chemicals may contribute to cardiovascular risks in children. The findings highlight the importance of reducing harmful exposures early in life and improving research on how environmental factors affect heart health.

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