Fine and ultra-fine particulate matter (PM) are major constituents of urban air pollution and
recognized risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. This review examined the effects of PM …

Previous studies have shown a link between inhaled particulate matter (PM) exposure in
urban areas and susceptibility to cardiovascular diseases. Although an oxidative stress …

Air Pollution has been associated with significant adverse health effects leading to
increased morbidity and mortality. Cumulative epidemiological and experimental data have …

Background Particulate air pollution is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular
events although the involved mechanisms are poorly understood. The objective of the …

Background Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease characterized by the accumulation of
lipids and fibrous plaque in the arteries. Its etiology is very complicated and its risk factors …

Epidemiological evidence suggests that exposure to air pollution is a leading risk factor for
cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, there is little direct evidence linking exposure to …

Ambient and indoor air pollution contributes annually to approximately seven million
premature deaths. Air pollution is a complex mixture of gaseous and particulate materials. In …

Air pollution has been associated with significant adverse health effects leading to increased
overall morbidity and mortality of worldwide significance. Epidemiological studies have …

Air pollution is now becoming an independent risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and
mortality. Numerous epidemiological, biomedical and clinical studies indicate that ambient …

According to the WHO, the entire global population is exposed to air pollution levels higher
than recommended for health preservation. Air pollution is a complex mixture of nano-to …