Clearing the Air to Address Pollution's Cardiovascular Health Crisis.

ABSTRACT: Air pollution is a critical global health issue that significantly impacts cardiovascular health. The air pollutant PM_2.5 (particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less) has been positioned as a leading environmental risk factor for morbidity and mortality, especially from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Using data from the World Health Organization (WHO), Global Health Observatory, and the United Nations Environment Programme, we explored global trends in air pollution, with a focus on PM_2.5 levels, the implications for cardiovascular health, and the policy measures aimed at reducing their impact. Despite progress in reducing pollution levels in high-income countries, global trends show a limited annual reduction in PM_2.5 concentration. The

SUBMITTER: Miller MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11523843 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature