Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a risk factor for development of
cardiovascular events, independent of smoking. The mechanisms are unclear, but systemic …

Large population cohort studies have indicated an association between exposure to
particulate matter and cardiopulmonary morbidity and mortality. The inhalation of toxic …

The relationship between the level of particulate air pollution (PM 10) and the mortality and
morbidity rates from respiratory and cardiovascular diseases is well established, but the …

The inhalation of toxic particles and gases reduces the innate defences of the lung by
increasing epithelial permeability, decreasing mucociliary clearance and depressing …

Particulates from air pollution are implicated in causing or exacerbating respiratory and
systemic cardiovascular diseases and are thought to be among the leading causes of …

Investigation has repeatedly demonstrated an association between exposure to ambient air
pollution particles and numerous indices of human morbidity and mortality. Individuals with …

Epidemiologic and animal studies have shown that exposure to particulate matter air
pollution (PM) is a risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis. Whether PM-induced …

Exposure to ambient air pollution particles (PM) has been associated with increased
cardiopulmonary morbidity and mortality, particularly in individuals with pre-existing disease …

Due to the rapid urbanization of the world population, a better understanding of the
detrimental effects of exposure to urban air pollution on chronic lung disease is necessary …

The biological mechanisms responsible for an association between elevated concentrations
of ambient particulate matter (PM) and increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality …