Short-term effects of ambient particulates and gaseous pollutants on the incidence of transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke: a case-crossover study

Short-term effects of ambient particulates and gaseous pollutants on the incidence of transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke: a case-crossover study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>While several studies have investigated the effects of short-term air pollution on cardiovascular disease, less is known about its effects on cerebrovascular disease, including stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA). The aim of...

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Main Authors: Bedada Getahun, Smith Craig J, Tyrrell Pippa J, Hirst Adrian A, Agius Raymond
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Particulate and gaseous air pollution
Transient ischaemic attack
Minor stroke
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/11/1/77

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