Beneficial cardiovascular effects of reducing exposure to particulate air pollution with a simple facemask
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Exposure to air pollution is an important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and is associated with increased blood pressure, reduced heart rate variability, endothelial dysfunction and myocardial ischaemia. Our...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-03-01
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Series: | Particle and Fibre Toxicology |
Online Access: | http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/6/1/8 |