Health
oi-Amritha K
We've
all
been
stuck
in
traffic
before,
whether
it's
on
the
way
to
work
or
school
or
just
running
errands.
But
did
you
know
that
being
stuck
in
traffic
can
actually
be
hazardous
to
your
health?
Yeah,
you
can
actually
get
sick
by
just
being
stuck
in
traffic.
It's
like
being
stuck
in
a
tiny,
enclosed
area
with
someone
who
is
coughing
and
sneezing--it's
only
a
matter
of
time
until
you
get
sick
yourself.
Traffic
jams
can
be
just
as
dangerous
when
it
comes
to
your
health.
There
are
a
number
of
diseases
that
you
can
get
from
being
stuck
in
traffic,
so
let's
take
a
look
at
some
of
them.
Diseases
You
Can
Get
By
Being
Stuck
In
Traffic
Cardiovascular
disease:
The
air
pollution
created
by
traffic
makes
it
much
more
difficult
for
your
heart
to
function
properly.
This
can
lead
to
an
increase
in
the
risk
of
cardiovascular
disease.
Respiratory
problems:
The
air
pollution
created
by
traffic
can
also
make
it
harder
to
breathe.
This
can
lead
to
asthma,
bronchitis,
and
other
respiratory
problems
that
can
cause
difficulty
in
breathing.
Stress:
Being
stuck
in
traffic
can
lead
to
a
great
deal
of
stress.
This
stress
can
have
a
negative
effect
on
your
mental
and
physical
health,
including
an
increased
risk
of
heart
attack
and
stroke.
Sleep
deprivation:
Being
stuck
in
traffic
can
also
lead
to
sleep
deprivation.
This
can
have
a
negative
effect
on
your
mental
and
physical
health,
including
an
increased
risk
of
depression
and
anxiety.
Weakened
immune
system:
The
pollutants
in
traffic
can
also
weaken
your
immune
system,
making
it
harder
for
your
body
to
fight
off
infections
and
illnesses.
Cancer:
As
shocking
as
this
may
seem,
studies
seem
to
say
so.
The
pollutants
from
traffic
can
lead
to
an
increase
in
the
risk
of
cancer.
This
is
especially
true
for
those
who
are
exposed
to
the
pollutants
for
long
periods
of
time.
The
pollutants
from
traffic
contain
harmful
chemicals,
such
as
benzene,
which
can
damage
cells
and
lead
to
the
development
of
cancer.
Additionally,
these
pollutants
can
build
up
in
the
body
over
time,
further
increasing
the
risk
of
cancer.
On
A
Final
Note...
These
are
just
a
few
of
the
diseases
you
can
get
from
being
stuck
in
traffic.
It's
important
to
be
aware
of
the
risks
and
take
steps
to
reduce
your
exposure
to
traffic-related
pollutants.
This
includes
avoiding
rush
hour
traffic
when
possible,
carpooling,
and
using
public
transportation.
It's
also
important
to
stay
up-to-date
on
local
news
and
air
quality
alerts,
as
these
can
help
you
determine
when
it's
best
to
stay
off
the
roads.
Story first published: Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 17:45 [IST]
