Effects of Air Pollution Exposure on Blood Pressure and Vascular Function in Healthy Humans

Insights Into the Mechanisms and Mediators of the Effects of Air Pollution Exposure on Blood Pressure and Vascular Function in Healthy Humans (Abstract-Hypertension. 2009;54:659.)

Key Quotes:

"Fine particulate matter air pollution plus ozone impairs vascular function and raises diastolic blood pressure.We aimed to determine the mechanism and air pollutant responsible."

"In Toronto, diastolic blood pressure significantly increased (2.9 and 3.6 mm Hg) only during particle-containing exposures in association with particulate matter concentration and reductions in heart rate variability"

"In Ann Arbor, diastolic blood pressure significantly similarly increased during all of the exposures (2.5 to 4.0 mm Hg)"

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