Particulate matter (PM) is a key indicator of air pollution brought into the air by a variety of
natural and human activities. As it can be suspended over long time and travel over long …

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

Objective To review the evidence for the short term association between air pollution and
stroke. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies Data sources …

Air pollution is a complex and ubiquitous mixture of pollutants including particulate matter,
chemical substances and biological materials. There is growing awareness of the adverse …

With fewer newborns and people living longer, older people are making up an increasing
fraction of the total population. Epidemiological evidence shows that older-age-related …

Objective To assess the relationship between fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) concentration
and ischaemic heart disease (IHD) morbidity and mortality. Methods A time-series study …

Haze is a serious air pollution problem in China, especially in Beijing and surrounding
areas, affecting visibility, public health and regional climate. In this study, the Weather …

Background Epidemiological studies investigating the role of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5;
aerodynamic diameter< 2.5 μm) in triggering acute coronary events, including out‐of …

Research into environmental factors associated with suicide has historically focused on
meteorological variables. Recently, a heightened risk of suicide related to short-term …

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 …