In recent years, air pollution has become an alarming problem in China. However, evidence
on the effects of air pollution on cardiovascular mortality is still not conclusive to date. This …

The air quality in Beijing and associated health effects have been of some concern to the
world for many years. Chinese researchers have undertaken a series of studies related to …

BACKGROUND: A number of epidemiological studies have examined the adverse effect of
air pollution on mortality and morbidity. Also, several studies have investigated the …

Background A number of epidemiological studies have been conducted to research the
adverse effects of air pollution on mortality and morbidity. Hypertension is the most important …

Ambient air pollution has been a worldwide concern with a devastating impact on the health
of populations, while increasing the burden on public health systems. Assessing the adverse …

Background Coronary heart disease (CHD), the leading cause of death globally, might be
developed or exacerbated by air pollution, resulting high burden to patients. To date, limited …

There is emerging evidence, largely from studies in Europe and North America, that
economic deprivation increases the magnitude of morbidity and mortality related to air …

Although there is growing evidence linking chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
hospital admissions to the exposure to ambient air pollution, the effect can vary depending …

Outdoor air pollution is one of China's most serious environmental problems. Coal is still the
major source of energy, constituting about 75% of all energy sources. Consequently, air …