A Global Analysis of Associations between Fine Particle Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Feasibility Study on Data Linkage.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This paper presents a feasibility study of data linkage between global air pollution data and clinical medical data to assess the associations of PM_2.5 with cardiovascular risk factors.

Methods

Cardiovascular risk factor data were obtained from the SUrvey of Risk Factors (SURF) for coronary heart disease (CHD) patients from 10 countries in Europe, Asia, and the Middle-East. Annual average PM_2.5 concentrations were estimated using recent global WHO PM_2.5 maps combining satellite and surface monitoring data for the location of the 71 participating centers. Associations of PM_2.5 with risk factors were assessed by mixed-effect generalized estimation equation models adjusted by sex, age, exercise, body mass index, and smoking

SUBMITTER: Zhao M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7427684 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature