Disease burden of ischaemic heart disease from short-term outdoor air pollution exposure in Tianjin, 2002-2006

Conclusions
Short-term exposure to air pollution has a significant impact on ischaemic heart disease years of life lost and mortality in Tianjin, particularly among women. Air quality improvement has become necessary to protect public health.

Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - October 12, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Li, G., Zeng, Q., Pan, X. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research