That Vacant House Down The Block Is Harming Your Health

That Vacant House Down The Block Is A Threat To Your Health
Signs are displayed outside of a foreclosed home in Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S., on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. The National Association of Realtors is scheduled to release existing homes data on Feb. 22. Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Signs are displayed outside of a foreclosed home in Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S., on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. The National Association of Realtors is scheduled to release existing homes data on Feb. 22. Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Smoking cigarettes, excess consumption of salt, a sedentary lifestyle: All increase the risk of developing high blood pressure. Newly published research suggests we can add still another trigger to that toxic mix: Living near a foreclosed property.

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