Exposure to air pollution is associated with elevated blood pressure and cardiovascular
disease. We assessed the associations of exposure to particulate matter (PM10) and …

Background Particulate matter (PM) air pollution has been associated with cardiovascular
morbidity and mortality, and elevated blood pressure (BP) is a known risk factor for …

Epidemiological studies show that increases in particulate air pollution (PM) are associated
with increases in cardiopulmonary morbidity and mortality. However, the mechanism (s) …

Context: Short-term fluctuations in air pollution have been associated with changes in both
overall and cardiovascular mortality. Objective: To consider the effects of air pollution on …

It is well recognized that the exposure to air pollution is associated with many adverse
effects on health. A strong epidemiological association has been particularly observed …

Introduction Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system is one of the postulated pathways
linking short-term exposure to air pollution to adverse cardiovascular outcomes. A …

Increases in smoking, urbanization and the persistence of burning unrefined fuel indoors in
low-and middle-income countries (more than 80% of the world's population) have led to a …

Rationale: Ambient air pollution has been associated with heart failure morbidity and
mortality. The mechanisms responsible for these associations are unknown but may include …

Background: Studies have suggested associations between elevated blood pressure and
short-term air pollution exposures, but the evidence is mixed regarding long-term exposures …

Background It is well known that environmental conditions are related to the risk of
developing cardiovascular diseases and events. However, the mechanisms behind these …