BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National
Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease …

Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is considered a main public health issue as it remarkably adds
the risk of cardiovascular disease, leading to a heavy burden of disease. There is growing …

Fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) was reported to be associated with metabolic syndrome
(MetS), but how PM2. 5 constituents affect MetS and the underlying mediators remains …

Background Evidence concerning the influence of air pollution on metabolic syndrome
(MetS) is still limited. We aimed to investigate whether sustained exposure to air pollutants …

Background Among various air pollutants, particulate matter (PM) is the most harmful and
representative pollutant. Although several studies have shown a link between particulate …

Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic; 340 million of children and adolescents were
overweight or obese in 2016, and this number continues to grow at a rapid rate …

Dyslipidemia is a critical factor in the development of atherosclerosis and consequent
cardiovascular disease. Numerous pieces of evidence demonstrate the association between …

Background Evidence on the associations between long-term exposure to ambient air
pollutants (including particle with aerodynamic diameter≤ 10 μm (PM 10), particle with …