Effects of short-term ambient PM2.5 exposure on cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality among U.S. hemodialysis patients: a retrospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Yuzhi Xi (Author), David B. Richardson (Author), Abhijit V. Kshirsagar (Author), Timothy J. Wade (Author), Jennifer E. Flythe (Author), Eric A. Whitsel (Author), Geoffrey C. Peterson (Author), Lauren H. Wyatt (Author), Ana G. Rappold (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Ambient PM2.5 is a ubiquitous air pollutant with demonstrated adverse health impacts in population. Hemodialysis patients are a highly vulnerable population and may be particularly susceptible to the effects of PM2.5 exposure. This study examines associations between short-term P...