Association of self-reported leisure-time physical inactivity with particulate matter 2.5 air pollution
XJ Wen, LS Balluz, JD Shire, AH Mokdad… - Journal of environmental …, 2009 - JSTOR
This study examines the association between annual levels of particulate matter (PM2. 5)
and self-reported leisure-time physical inactivity (LTPI) in the Behavioral Risk Factor …
and self-reported leisure-time physical inactivity (LTPI) in the Behavioral Risk Factor …
Modification of the interleukin-6 response to air pollution by interleukin-6 and fibrinogen polymorphisms
P Ljungman, T Bellander, A Schneider… - Environmental …, 2009 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background Evidence suggests that cardiovascular effects of air pollution are mediated by
inflammation and that air pollution can induce genetic expression of the interleukin-6 gene …
inflammation and that air pollution can induce genetic expression of the interleukin-6 gene …
Translocation pathway of the intratracheally instilled C60 fullerene from the lung into the blood circulation in the mouse: possible association of diffusion and caveolae …
M Naota, A Shimada, T Morita, K Inoue… - Toxicologic …, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com
Ultrafine particles are ubiquitous in ambient urban and indoor air from multiple sources and
may contribute to adverse respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Recently, it has been …
may contribute to adverse respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Recently, it has been …
A panel study of air pollution in subjects with heart failure: negative results in treated patients
JL Barclay, BG Miller, S Dick, M Dennekamp… - Occupational and …, 2009 - oem.bmj.com
Objectives: To investigate preclinical adverse effects of ambient particulate air pollution and
nitrogen oxides in patients with heart failure. Methods: A cohort of 132 non-smoking patients …
nitrogen oxides in patients with heart failure. Methods: A cohort of 132 non-smoking patients …
[HTML][HTML] Investigation into pedestrian exposure to near-vehicle exhaust emissions
NA Buzzard, NN Clark, SE Guffey - Environmental health, 2009 - Springer
Background Inhalation of diesel particulate matter (DPM) is known to have a negative impact
on human health. Consequently, there are regulations and standards that limit the maximum …
on human health. Consequently, there are regulations and standards that limit the maximum …
On-road ultrafine particle concentration in the M5 East road tunnel, Sydney, Australia
The human health effects following exposure to ultrafine (< 100 nm) particles (UFPs)
produced by fuel combustion, while not completely understood, are generally regarded as …
produced by fuel combustion, while not completely understood, are generally regarded as …
Effect of diesel exhaust inhalation on antioxidant and oxidative stress responses in adults with metabolic syndrome
J Allen, CA Trenga, A Peretz, JH Sullivan… - Inhalation …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Traffic-related air pollution is associated with cardiovascular morbidity and
mortality. Although the biological mechanisms are not well understood, oxidative stress may …
mortality. Although the biological mechanisms are not well understood, oxidative stress may …
[HTML][HTML] Peer Reviewed: Work Time and 11-Year Progression of Carotid Atherosclerosis in Middle-Aged Finnish Men
N Krause, RJ Brand, CC Wong… - Preventing chronic …, 2009 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods This prospective study of 621 middle-aged Finnish men evaluated effects of
baseline and repeat measures of work time on 11-year progression of ultrasonographically …
baseline and repeat measures of work time on 11-year progression of ultrasonographically …
Ambient fine particulate matter exposure and myocardial ischemia in the Environmental Epidemiology of Arrhythmogenesis in the Women's Health Initiative (EEAWHI) …
Z Zhang, EA Whitsel, PM Quibrera… - Environmental …, 2009 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background Ambient particulate matter (PM) air pollution is associated with coronary heart
disease, but the pathways underlying the association remain to be elucidated. Methods We …
disease, but the pathways underlying the association remain to be elucidated. Methods We …
[PDF][PDF] Health and Climate Change 5 Public health benefits of strategies to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions: health implications of short-lived greenhouse pollutants
In this report we review the health effects of three short-lived greenhouse pollutants—black
carbon, ozone, and sulphates. We undertook new meta-analyses of existing time-series …
carbon, ozone, and sulphates. We undertook new meta-analyses of existing time-series …