Socioeconomic factors increase the adverse effects of air pollution and temperature on mortality.

Poliany Cristiny de Oliveira Rodrigues Eliane Ignotti Sandra de Souza Hacon

Published in: Revista brasileira de epidemiologia = Brazilian journal of epidemiology (2019)

Areas with poor living conditions and high-exposure to vehicular traffic had an increased risk of cardiovascular disease mortality related to high temperature and PM2.5.

Keyphrases

air pollution
high temperature
cardiovascular disease
particulate matter
cardiovascular events
lung function
risk factors
type diabetes
coronary artery disease
metabolic syndrome
heavy metals