A community study of the effect of particulate matter on blood measures of inflammation and thrombosis in an elderly population

A community study of the effect of particulate matter on blood measures of inflammation and thrombosis in an elderly population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The mechanism behind the triggering effect of fine particulate matter (PM) air pollution on cardiovascular events remains elusive. We postulated that elevated levels of PM would be associated with increased blood levels of inflammato...

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Main Authors: Koenig Jane Q, Trenga Carol A, Shepherd Kristen, Liu Sally, Hubbard Rebecca, Sullivan Jeffrey H, Chandler Wayne L, Kaufman Joel D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-02-01
Series:Environmental Health
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/6/1/3

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