Urban traffic is a major source of ambient air pollution and induces oxidative stress, systemic inflammation and cardiovascular disease. A recent study shows that the risk of death from diabetes mellitus is increased in individuals exposed to high levels of traffic-related air pollution.
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Peters, A. Air pollution and mortality from diabetes mellitus. Nat Rev Endocrinol 8, 706–707 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2012.204
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