Changes in triggering of ST-elevation myocardial infarction by particulate air pollution in Monroe County, New York over time: a case-crossover study

Changes in triggering of ST-elevation myocardial infarction by particulate air pollution in Monroe County, New York over time: a case-crossover study

Abstract Background Previous studies have reported that fine particle (PM2.5) concentrations triggered ST elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI). In Rochester, NY, multiple air quality policies and economic changes/influences from 2008 to 2013 led to decreased concentrations of PM2.5 and its major...

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Main Authors: Meng Wang, Philip K. Hopke, Mauro Masiol, Sally W. Thurston, Scott Cameron, Frederick Ling, Edwin van Wijngaarden, Daniel Croft, Stefania Squizzato, Kelly Thevenet-Morrison, David Chalupa, David Q. Rich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Particulate matter
Ultrafine particles
ST elevation myocardial infarction
Air quality
Effect modification
Case-crossover
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12940-019-0521-3

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