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Effect modification by statin use status on the association between fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and cardiovascular mortality.

Li BaiJeffrey C KwongJay S KaufmanTarik BenmarhniaChen ChenAaron van DonkelaarRandall V MartinJinHee KimHong LuRichard T BurnettHong Chen
Published in: International journal of epidemiology (2024)
The associations of chronic exposure to PM2.5 with cardiovascular and CHD mortality were stronger among statin non-users compared to users.
Keyphrases
  • particulate matter
  • air pollution
  • cardiovascular events
  • cardiovascular disease
  • coronary artery disease
  • risk factors
  • low density lipoprotein
  • type diabetes
  • polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons