Seawater exposure raises blood pressure to levels as risky as being sedentary, scientists warn
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 17:20 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
A new scientific study has found that exposure to salty seawater is linked to a 26 per cent higher risk of hypertension, raising blood pressure to levels comparable to a sedentary lifestyle. Researchers warn the risk is growing as rising global sea levels increasingly affect freshwater supplies.
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