Air Pollution and Cardiometabolic Disease: An Update and Call for Clinical Trials

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  • Robert D Brook
    Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Michigan, USA
  • David E Newby
    British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • Sanjay Rajagopalan
    Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals, USA

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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Fine particulate matter &lt;2.5 µm (PM2.5) air pollution is a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. The largest portion of deaths is now known to be due to cardiovascular disorders. Several air pollutants can trigger acute events (e.g., myocardial infarctions, strokes, heart failure). However, mounting evidence additionally supports that longer-term exposures pose a greater magnified risk to cardiovascular health. One explanation may be that PM2.5 has proven capable of promoting the development of chronic cardiometabolic conditions including atherosclerosis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. Here, we provide an updated overview of recent major studies regarding the impact of PM2.5 on cardiometabolic health and outline key remaining scientific questions. We discuss the relevance of emerging trials evaluating personal-level strategies (e.g., facemasks) to prevent the harmful effects of PM2.5, and close with a call for large-scale outcome trials to allow for the promulgation of formal evidence-base recommendations regarding their appropriate usage in the global battle against air pollution.</jats:p>

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