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Medical and environmental experts have revealed that the Olympic athletes exposed to Beijing’s polluted air, face blood circulation problem that could affect their performance. Wong Chitming of the University of Hong Kong’s Department of Community Medicine remarked that athletes consume more air and this can end in cardiovascular problems. Particulates can get into the respiratory system and blood, creating an inflammatory response.
Pollution is becoming a major problem for athletes in Beijing. The International Olympic Committee in fact has said that it intends to reschedule endurance events to prevent possible health risks. Dr Wong Chitming divulged that polluted air results in blood viscosity going up, which in turn affects blood circulation and energy distribution. Muscles that need energy may not get it as a result and worst one can even land in a hospital.
The Chinese capital city Beijing is one of the most polluted cities of the world. The Chinese authorities in fact in a bid to control air pollution and ease traffic on the roads removed 300,000 high emission cars off its roads. The experts have advised the athletes to avoid crowded places in Beijing and to keep a simple diet with lots of vegetables and fruits.
The Chinese capital city Beijing is one of the most polluted cities of the world. The Chinese authorities in fact in a bid to control air pollution and ease traffic on the roads removed 300,000 high emission cars off its roads. The experts have advised the athletes to avoid crowded places in Beijing and to keep a simple diet with lots of vegetables and fruits.
