Potential role of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons as mediators of cardiovascular effects from combustion particles

Potential role of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons as mediators of cardiovascular effects from combustion particles

Abstract Air pollution is the most important environmental risk factor for disease and premature death, and exposure to combustion particles from vehicles is a major contributor. Human epidemiological studies combined with experimental studies strongly suggest that exposure to combustion particles m...

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Main Authors: Jørn A. Holme, Bendik C. Brinchmann, Magne Refsnes, Marit Låg, Johan Øvrevik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Air pollution
Combustion particles
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Cardiovascular disease
Atherosclerosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12940-019-0514-2

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