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Kidney problems linked to traffic fumes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22507853Living close to a busy road may increase your risk of developing kidney problems, research suggests.
The US investigators who discovered a link in 1,100 patients believe traffic pollution could harm the arteries that supply the kidneys.
Experts already know that long-term exposure to exhaust fumes increases the risk of vascular diseases such as heart attacks and stroke.
The work is published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.