SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind—Hazy skies have made their way too many parts of Saint Joseph County and a new study shows Indiana sits at number one for the worst lung health in the nation. On days where air quality is poor, spending extended periods outdoors may hurt your health in the long run.
A study released by Opera Beds shows Indiana sits at 4.04 out of 10 on the worst lung health score.
There are a few reasons why Indiana is the worst state for lung health. One being that taxes on tobacco products are on the lower end, and because of that tobacco products are more easily affordable in this state. But another big reason for poor lung health is that there are many coal fire power plants across the state. These plants release pollutants into the air that can cause poor air quality across the state…