According to a recent study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal, long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Chinese adults. The study analyzed data from over 100,000 participants across 11 regions in China and found that for every increase of 10 micrograms per cubic meter of PM2.5, the risk of CVD increased by 5%. The study’s findings underscore the importance of reducing air pollution levels to improve public health.

In a related study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers found that short-term exposure to high levels of air pollution and cardiovascular disease are associated with an increased risk of heart attack in Taiwan. The study analyzed data from over 22,000 patients who were hospitalized for heart attacks and found that higher levels of PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) were linked to a higher risk of heart attack.

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