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

• Autori principali: Baccarelli Andrea (Autore), Barretta Francesco (Autore), Dou Chang (Autore), Zhang Xiao (Autore), McCracken John P (Autore), Díaz Anaité (Autore), Bertazzi Pier (Autore), Schwartz Joel (Autore), Wang Sheng (Autore), Hou Lifang (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: BMC, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...