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Brook RD Clin Sci 2008;115:175-87. Size, sources and composition of PM air pollution RBC, red blood cell; SVOC, semi-volatile organic carbons; UFP, ultra-fine particles; VOC, volatile organic carbons. Brook RD Clin Sci 2008;115:175-87.
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Size, sources and composition of PM air pollution RBC, red blood cell; SVOC, semi-volatile organic carbons; UFP, ultra-fine particles; VOC, volatile organic carbons Brook RD Clin Sci 2008;115:175-87
Selected epidemiological studies linking short-term air pollution exposure with CV events Brook RD Clin Sci 2008;115:175-87
Selected cohort studies linking longer-term air pollution exposure with CV events Brook RD Clin Sci 2008;115:175-87
Broad biological pathways whereby PM may cause CV eventsAT2, angiotensin II; CVA, cerebrovascular accident; CHF, congestive heart failure; ET, endothelins; MI, myocardial infarction; ROS, reactive oxygen species; UFP, ultra-fine particles; WBC, white blood cells Brook RD Clin Sci 2008;115:175-87