Human exposure to particulate matter (PM) elicits a variety of responses on the
cardiovascular system through both direct and indirect pathways. Indirect effects of PM on …

Ambient air pollution, and especially particulate matter (PM) air pollution< 2.5 μm in
diameter (PM 2.5), has clearly emerged as an important yet often overlooked risk factor for …

The association between particulate matter and heart disease was noted in the mid-nineties
of last century when the epidemiological evidence for an association between air pollution …

In 2010, the American Heart Association published a statement concluding that the existing
scientific evidence was consistent with a causal relationship between exposure to fine …

Rationale: Growing evidence suggests that long-term exposure to fine particulate matter
(PM2. 5) air pollution contributes to risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and …

Environmental factors are considered key determinants of cardiovascular disease. Although
lifestyle choices such as smoking, diet, and exercise are viewed as major environmental …

Environmental pollution is a major cause of global mortality and burden of disease. All
chemical pollution forms together may be responsible for up to 12 million annual excess …

ContextRecent studies have suggested a link between inhaled particulate matter exposure
in urban areas and susceptibility to cardiovascular events; however, the precise …

Exposure to ambient particulate air pollution is a recognized risk factor for cardiovascular
disease; however the link between occupational particulate exposures and adverse …

Observational studies have consistently demonstrated an association between exposure to
air pollution and increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This association is …