'City pollution, previously linked to poor respiratory health, has now been linked to raised blood pressure.
German researchers looked at 5,000 people and found long-term exposure increased blood pressure, even when other key factors were considered.
The team, which has presented its work to the American Thoracic Society, says efforts should be made to reduce exposure to pollution.
UK experts said the paper offered an "interesting theory".
High blood pressure increases the risk of atherosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries, which leads to cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and strokes.'
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