Inhalation of fine particulate matter (PM2. 5), produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, is
an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Exposure to PM2. 5 has been linked to …

The disease burden associated with air pollution continues to grow. The World Health
Organization (WHO) estimates≈ 7 million people worldwide die yearly from exposure to …

Background Previous studies have investigated the association of ambient air pollution with
blood pressure (BP) in children and adolescents, however, the results are not consistent. We …

Background Epidemiological studies of long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution have
consistently documented associations with morbidity and mortality. Air pollution exposure in …

Air pollution is a major social, economic, and health problem around the world. Children are
particularly susceptible to the negative effects of air pollution due to their immaturity and …

Background: Limited data suggest air pollution exposures may contribute to pediatric high
blood pressure (HBP), a known predictor of adult cardiovascular diseases. Methods: We …

Decreased lung function is an early hazard of respiratory damage from fine particulate
matter (PM 2.5) exposure. Limited studies have explored the association between PM 2.5 …

The relationships between the elemental constituents of PM2. 5 and atherosclerosis remain
limited, especially in young populations. This study included 755 subjects aged 12–30 years …

Objectives: To assess the associations between long-term air pollution exposure and blood
pressure in children, and to explore the modifying effects of diet on prehypertension and …

Purpose To explore the molecular mechanisms of PM 2.5-induced dysfunction in human
corneal epithelial cells (HCECs) and the potential role of the plasminogen activator inhibitor …