Effects of particulate air pollution on blood pressure in a highly exposed population in Beijing, China: a repeated-measure study

• Main Authors: Baccarelli Andrea (Author), Barretta Francesco (Author), Dou Chang (Author), Zhang Xiao (Author), McCracken John P (Author), Díaz Anaité (Author), Bertazzi Pier (Author), Schwartz Joel (Author), Wang Sheng (Author), Hou Lifang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Particulate Matter (PM) exposure is critical in Beijing due to high population density and rapid increase in vehicular traffic. PM effects on blood pressure (BP) have been investigated as a mechanism mediating cardiovascular risks, b...