Epidemiologic evidence indicates that air pollution adversely affects the cardiovascular
system, leading to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, the …

In this review, we discuss current evidence linking environmental pollutants to
cardiovascular disease (CVD). Extensive evidence indicates that environmental factors …

Background Exposure to air pollution contributes importantly to excess morbidity and
mortality. And while regulatory actions under the “Clean Air Act” have saved millions of lives …

Background Mechanisms involving oxidative stress and inflammation have been proposed
to explain associations of ambient air pollution with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality …

Concentrations of outdoor air pollution are on the rise, particularly due to rapid urbanization
worldwide. Alternatively, poor ventilation, cigarette smoke, and other toxic chemicals …

A recent series of epidemiologic reports have shown associations between fine particulate
matter (PM) levels and increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Elevated PM levels …

An escalating body of epidemiologic and clinical research provides compelling evidence
that exposure to fine particulate matter air pollution contributes to the development of …

Recent epidemiologic studies show that increased levels of air pollutants are positively
associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Inhalation of air pollutants affects …

Ambient air pollution is a leading cause of non-communicable disease globally. The largest
proportion of deaths and morbidity due to air pollution is now known to be due to …

Ambient air pollution due to particulate matter≤ 2.5 μ is the leading environmental risk factor
contributing to global mortality, with a preponderant majority of these deaths attributable to …