Abstract / Description of output
Objective Air pollution is now recognized as an important independent risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and may be responsible for up to 3 similar to million premature deaths each year worldwide. The mechanisms underlying the observed effects are poorly understood but are likely to be multifactorial. Here, we review the acute and chronic effects of air pollution exposure on the cardiovascular system and discuss how these effects may explain the observed increases in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 224-239 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Journal of Internal Medicine |
Volume | 272 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2012 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- HARVARD 6 CITIES
- HEALTHY-HUMAN VOLUNTEERS
- AUTONOMIC NERVOUS-SYSTEM
- vascular function
- atherosclerosis
- OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY-DISEASE
- air pollution
- cardiovascular disease
- HEART-RATE-VARIABILITY
- EXTENDED FOLLOW-UP
- CORONARY-ARTERY-DISEASE
- thrombosis
- DIESEL-EXHAUST INHALATION
- ST-SEGMENT DEPRESSION
- LONG-TERM EXPOSURE