Recent studies have suggested a link between exposure to ambient particulate matter< 2.5
μm in diameter (PM2. 5) and adverse cardiovascular outcomes. The objective of this study …

Epidemiological evidence from ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is needed to clarify
the associations of particulate air pollution with blood pressure and potential lag patterns …

BACKGROUND Fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) air pollution is a leading cause of global
cardiovascular mortality. A key mechanism may be PM2. 5-induced blood pressure (BP) …

Particulate matter (PM) air pollution is a leading global risk factor for cardiovascular
mortality. Although exposure to fine PM< 2.5 μm raises arterial blood pressure (BP), few …

Background—Laboratory studies suggest that exposure to fine particulate matter (≤ 2.5 μm
in diameter)(PM2. 5) can trigger a combination of pathophysiological responses that may …

Background Blood pressure (BP) may be implicated in associations observed between
ambient particulate matter and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This study examined …

Many countries dedicated in mitigation of air pollution in the past several decades. However,
little is known about how air quality improvement affects health. Therefore, we conducted …

Background Hypertension is a highly prevalent cardiovascular risk factor. It is possible that
air pollution, also an established cardiovascular risk factor, may contribute to cardiovascular …

A short-term increase in fine particulate matter air pollution (PM2. 5) concentration increases
the risk for myocardial infarctions, strokes, and heart failure exacerbations. An important …

Abstract Background Particulate Matter (PM) exposure is critical in Beijing due to high
population density and rapid increase in vehicular traffic. PM effects on blood pressure (BP) …