Even low levels of ambient air pollutants are associated with increased emergency department visits for hypertension. [electronic resource]
- The Canadian journal of cardiology May 2012
- 360-6 p. digital
Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1916-7075
10.1016/j.cjca.2011.06.011 doi
Adult Age Factors Aged Aged, 80 and over Air Pollutants--adverse effects Blood Pressure Determination Canada Confidence Intervals Cross-Sectional Studies Databases, Factual Emergencies Emergency Service, Hospital--statistics & numerical data Environmental Exposure--adverse effects Environmental Monitoring Epidemiological Monitoring Female Humans Hypertension--epidemiology Incidence Logistic Models Male Maximum Allowable Concentration Middle Aged Nitrogen Dioxide--analysis Odds Ratio Particulate Matter--analysis Risk Assessment Seasons Young Adult