Association of PNC, BC, and PM2.5 Measured at a Central Monitoring Site with Blood Pressure in a Predominantly Near Highway Population

Association of PNC, BC, and PM2.5 Measured at a Central Monitoring Site with Blood Pressure in a Predominantly Near Highway Population

Elevated blood pressure is an indicator of cardiovascular stress and increased risk of cardiovascular-related morbidity and mortality. There is emerging evidence suggesting air pollutants, including particulate matter (PM), could promote hypertension, thereby increasing cardiovascular disease risk....

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Main Authors: Mei Chung, Ding Ding Wang, Amanda M. Rizzo, Darrel Gachette, Marie Delnord, Ron Parambi, Choong-Min Kang, Doug Brugge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
fine particulate matter
black carbon
ultrafine particles
blood pressure
acute
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/12/3/2765

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