THE LINK BETWEEN AIR POLLUTION AND ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE
Abstract
This article analyzes the relationship between air pollution and ischemic heart disease. The study examined the levels of the main air pollutants — PM2.5, PM10, NO₂ and CO — and statistics on hospital visits for heart disease. According to the results, high levels of air pollution lead to an increase in heart disease, especially ischemic heart disease. This article may be useful for industry experts, healthcare professionals and environmental policy makers.
Keywords
air pollution, ischemic heart disease, PM2.5, ecology, healthcareHow to Cite
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