Environmental exposure is an important but underappreciated risk factor contributing to the
development and severity of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The heart and vascular system …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are fatal for more than 38 million people each year
and are thus the main contributors to the global burden of disease accounting for 70% of …

Air pollution is well recognized as a major risk factor for chronic non-communicable
diseases and has been estimated to contribute more to global morbidity and mortality than …

In this review, we discuss current evidence linking environmental pollutants to
cardiovascular disease (CVD). Extensive evidence indicates that environmental factors …

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

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in the industrialized
world. In the United States alone, it kills 1 million people per year; accounting for over 40 …

Many features of the environment have been found to exert an important influence on
cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, progression, and severity. Changes in the environment …

Cardiology is a newcomer to environmental sciences. We aim to propose an original review
of the scientific evidence regarding the effects of the environment on cardiovascular health …

In the wake of large-scale economic development in low-and middle-income countries
(LMIC), environmental pollution has been a challenge that has spurred tension within …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and environmental degradation are leading global health
problems of our time. Recent studies have linked exposure to heavy metals to the risks of …