Living near Salton Sea linked to reduced lung growth in children
Children living near the Salton Sea in California have slower lung function growth due to high levels of dust and pollutants. The study found that kids within 11 kilometers of the lake had lower lung capacity growth, similar to living near a freeway, which could lead to long-term respiratory health issues.
The Salton Sea, a drying lake in California, is affecting the lung growth of nearby children. Researchers studied 369 kids and found those within 11 kilometers of the lake had slower lung function growth. The lake's shrinking size and exposure to dust are causing respiratory problems. Children's lung function typically grows during adolescence, but pollution is interrupting this development. The study's findings could have implications for other drying lakes worldwide. Reduced lung growth may lead to long-term health issues, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
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