Researchers at Columbia University in New York have found that living near polluted air increases the risk of brittle bones and fractures , particularly in the elderly . The results of their new study , published in Lancet , led researchers to believe that air affects the production of key hormones and bone minerals , leading to osteoporosis . "Among the many benefits of clean air, our research suggests, are improved bone health and a way to prevent bone fractures. Dr Andrea Smith , who took part in the study , said " Among the many benefits of clean air , our research suggests , are improved bone health and a way to prevent bone fractures " .
Researchers at Columbia University in New York have found that living near polluted air increases the risk of brittle bones and fractures , particularly in the elderly . The results of their new study , published in Lancet , led researchers to believe that air affects the production of key hormones and bone minerals , leading to osteoporosis . Dr Andrea Smith , who took part in the study , said " Among the many benefits of clean air , our research suggests , are improved bone health and a way to prevent bone fractures " .