Hypertension is the primary cause of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and is responsible for
nearly 9 million deaths worldwide annually. Increasing evidence indicates that in addition to …

The cardiovascular risk associated with short-term ambient air pollution exposure is well-
documented. However, recent advancements in geospatial techniques have provided new …

Background There is little evidence on the association between PM 2.5 chemical
components and fatality among hospitalized stroke patients. Methods This study used an …

Background The relationship between air pollution and stroke has been extensively studied,
however, the evidence regarding the association between air pollution and hospitalization …

No previous study has examined the impact of air pollution on the cardiovascular disease
(CVD) trajectory, especially among asthmatic subjects. Based on the UK Biobank cohort, we …

Background Previous studies have revealed the relationship between cold spells and
morbidity and mortality due to respiratory diseases, while the detrimental effects of cold …

Both unhealthy lifestyle factors and ambient air pollution have been closely linked with the
risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). We retrieved 250,898 participants without AF at baseline from …

Background Ambient particulate matter (PM) pollution is associated with occurrence of
respiratory diseases; however, limited evidence exists on the effects of PM 1 due to lack of …

Background Short-term exposure to ambient PM 2.5 and PM 10 (particulate matter with
aerodynamic diameters≤ 2.5 μm and 10 μm, respectively) has been linked with …

The acute myocardial infarction (AMI) outcomes have been extensively linked with ambient
particulate matter (PM). However, whether a smaller particle has greater impact and the …