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 …

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity
in the elderly and the ambient concentration of PM2. 5 has been associated with several …

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

Background Cross-sectional studies suggest an association between exposure to ambient
air pollution and atherosclerosis. We investigated the association between outdoor air …

Objectives. We described the associations of ambient air pollution exposure with
race/ethnicity and racial residential segregation. Methods. We studied 5921 White, Black …

Background Air pollution is thought to exert health effects through oxidative stress, which
causes damage to DNA and lipids. Objective We determined whether levels of oxidatively …

Ambient air pollution (AAP) is recognized a cardiovascular risk factor and lipid profile
dysregulation seems to be one of the potential mediators involved. However, results from …

Urban theorists have tried for decades to define exactly what a neighborhood is. But behind
that daunting existential question lies a much murkier problem: never mind how you define …

Air pollution consists of a heterogeneous mixture of gasses and particles that include carbon
monoxide, nitrates, sulfur dioxide, ozone, lead, toxic by-product of tobacco smoke and …

Background: Few studies have examined the acute health effects of air pollution exposures
experienced while cycling in traffic. Objectives: We conducted a crossover study to examine …