Long-term effects of fine particulate matter exposure on the progression of arterial stiffness.

Dianqin SunYue LiuJie ZhangJia LiuZhiyuan WuMengyang LiuXia LiXiuhua GuoLixin Tao

Published in: Environmental health : a global access science source (2021)

Long-term exposure to PM2.5 was associated with the progression of arterial stiffness in Beijing. This study suggests that improvement of air quality may help to prevent arterial stiffness.

Keyphrases

particulate matter
air pollution
blood pressure
heavy metals