Introduction: Hypertension is caused by increased cardiac output and/or increased
peripheral resistance. Areas covered: The various mechanisms affecting cardiac …

Nine out of 10 people breathe air that does not meet World Health Organization pollution
limits. Air pollutants include gasses and particulate matter and collectively are responsible …

Despite the widely-known effects of air pollution, pollutants exposure surrounding
pregnancy and the risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in newborns remains …

Background Particulate matter (PM), a major component of ambient air pollution, accounts
for a substantial burden of diseases and fatality worldwide. Maternal exposure to PM during …

Hypertension is a condition with increased risk for subsequent adverse events, and
treatment of hypertension is prescribed for primary prevention of adverse events. Primordial …

Ambient air pollution exposure is associated with cardiovascular dysregulation and immune
system alterations, yet no study has investigated both simultaneously in children …

The disease burden associated with air pollution continues to grow. The World Health
Organization (WHO) estimates≈ 7 million people worldwide die yearly from exposure to …

The global health implications of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) underscore the imperative
need for research into its toxicity and chemical composition. In this study, zebrafish embryos …

Abstract Purpose of Review Ambient air pollution is strongly linked to cardiovascular and
respiratory diseases. We summarize available published evidence regarding similar …

Elevated blood pressure (BP) and hypertension commonly occur in children and
adolescents and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood. The purpose of …