Title |
Understanding Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Diseases: Is It Preventable?
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Published in |
Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports, April 2015
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DOI | 10.1007/s12170-015-0458-1 |
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Authors |
Masako Morishita, Kathryn C. Thompson, Robert D. Brook |
Abstract |
Fine particulate matter (<2.5 µm, PM2.5) air pollution is a leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality worldwide. The largest portion of adverse health effects is from cardiovascular diseases. In North America, PM2.5 concentrations have shown a steady decline over the past several decades; however, the opposite trend has occurred throughout much of the developing world whereby daily concentrations commonly reach extraordinarily high levels. While air quality regulations can reduce air pollution at a societal level, what individuals can do to reduce their personal exposures remains an active field of investigation. Here, we review the emerging evidence that several interventions (e.g., air filters) and/or behavioral changes can lower PM pollution exposure and as such, may be capable of mitigating the ensuing adverse cardiovascular health consequences. Air pollution remains a worldwide epidemic and a multi-tiered prevention strategy is required in order to optimally protect global public health. |
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Germany | 1 | 2% |
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Student > Doctoral Student | 6 | 11% |
Student > Master | 5 | 9% |
Student > Bachelor | 4 | 8% |
Other | 8 | 15% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 8 | 15% |
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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 3 | 6% |
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