Tag: Pollution, Air
More Evidence That Air Pollution Raises Blood Pressure
Hypertension risk up for both short-term and long-term exposure
Study Upholds Link Between Air Pollution and Higher CVD Risk
Three months of exposure associated with higher cholesterol levels, especially for those with diabetes
>3% of Preterm Births Attributed to Exposure to Particulate Matter
Attributable preterm birth costs estimated at $4.33 billion, of which $760 million spent on medical care
Measures of Air Pollution Linked to Dry Eye Disease
Higher ozone levels and lower humidity levels linked to DED, but no correlation seen for PM10
Air Pollution Tied to Adverse Effect on Metabolic Parameters
Adverse effects on glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, blood lipids in Mexican-Americans
Acute Ozone Exposure Ups Stress Hormone in Humans
Increased stress hormones, alterations in lipid metabolites are similar to changes seen in rodents
Air Pollution Raises CVD Risks in Women With Diabetes
Long-term study showed prolonged exposure linked to cardiovascular disease
Air Pollution Tied to Poor Outcomes in Lung Transplant
Increased risk of organ rejection, death, but macrolides seem to reduce risk
Millions of Premature Deaths Tied to Air Pollution
Reduction in fires related to deforestation may prevent deaths in South America
Wildfires Can Trigger Acute Coronary Events for Miles Around
Strongest association seen for men and people 65 and older
