Association between air pollution and hypertension hospitalizations: a time series analysis in Lanzhou.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Air pollution is a major environmental risk factor. Hypertension is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. However, few studies have evaluated the impact of exposure to ambient air pollution on hypertension hospitalizations.

Objective

This study aims to explore the correlation between exposure to air pollution and hospital admissions for hypertension, to evaluate the short-term effects of air pollution on hypertension hospitalizations and its lag effects.

Methods

We collected air pollution concentration and hypertension hospitalization data from 2013 to 2020. Distributed lag non-linear models were employed to assess the impact of air pollution on hypertension hospitalizations in Lanzhou City. We also performed subgrou

SUBMITTER: Zhu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11585948 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature