Does respiratory health contribute to the effects of long-term air pollution exposure on cardiovascular mortality?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is growing epidemiological evidence that short-term and long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In addition, epidemiological studies have shown an association betw...

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Main Authors: Heinrich Joachim, Gehring Ulrike, Ranft Ulrich, Sugiri Dorothea, Schikowski Tamara, Wichmann H-Erich, Krämer Ursula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/8/1/20