Climate, Air Quality and Their Contribution to Cardiovascular Disease Morbidity and Mortality in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing exposure to climatic features is strongly linked to various adverse health outcomes and mortality. While the link between these features and cardiovascular outcomes is well established, most studies are from high-income countries.

Objectives

This review synthesizes evidence as well as research gaps on the relationship between climate indicators, household/ambient air pollution, and all-cause cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods

Seven electronic databases were searched up to June 15, 2024. Articles were included if they focused on LMICs, addressed all-cause CVD morbidity and/or mortality, and studied climate or environmental exposures. Studies were selected using ASReview LAB, ex

SUBMITTER: Gyaase S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11951997 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature