University of Utah Health: Heavy Air Pollution is Linked to Worse Post-Surgical Outcomes
May 07, 2026
May 07, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
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Heavy Air Pollution is Linked to Worse Post-Surgical Outcomes
Key points:
* Research in the Wasatch Front found that high levels of fine particulate air pollution are associated with higher risk of post-surgical complications.
* For weeks when pollution exceeded the EPA daily exposure limit, risk of complications increased . . .
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Heavy Air Pollution is Linked to Worse Post-Surgical Outcomes
Key points:
* Research in the Wasatch Front found that high levels of fine particulate air pollution are associated with higher risk of post-surgical complications.
* For weeks when pollution exceeded the EPA daily exposure limit, risk of complications increased . . .