Several epidemiologic and toxicological studies have commonly viewed ambient fine
particulate matter (PM2. 5), defined as particles having an aerodynamic diameter of less …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are fatal for more than 38 million people each year
and are thus the main contributors to the global burden of disease accounting for 70% of …

The cardiovascular effects of inhaled particle matter (PM) are responsible for a substantial
morbidity and mortality attributed to air pollution. Ultrafine particles, like those in diesel …

Air pollution has wide-ranging and deleterious effects on human health and is a major issue
for the global community. The Global Burden of Disease study has described the worldwide …

Air pollution exerts several deleterious effects on the cardiovascular system, with
cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounting for 80% of all premature deaths caused by air …

To date, no study has explored the extent to which genetic susceptibility modifies the effects
of air pollutants on the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). This study was designed to investigate …

Due to the increased use of automobiles, the manufacturing industry, and the emission of
pollutants from other human activities, air pollution has risen above the expected safety …

Cardiovascular causes have been estimated to be responsible for more than two thirds of
the considerable mortality attributed to air pollution. There is now a substantial body of …

Air pollution is the mixture of some chemical and environmental agents including dust,
fumes, gases, particulate matters, and biological materials which can be harmful for the …

Background Atrial fibrillation is a common cardiac arrhythmia and an important risk factor for
stroke and cardiovascular morbidity. However, there is limited evidence regarding the …