Association between long-term exposure to ambient particulate matter and blood pressure, hypertension: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Zhiping Niu, Zhizhou Duan, Hongmei Yu, Lina Xue, Feifei Liu, Yu Dong, Keying Zhang, Donghui Han, Weihong Wen, Hao Xiang, Weijun Qin
Abstract
were all significantly associated with higher risk of hypertension (OR=1.27 (95%CI:1.06, 1.52), 1.15 (95%CI:1.10, 1.20) and 1.11 (95%CI:1.07, 1.16). In conclusion, our study indicated a positive association between long-term exposure to particulate matter and increased blood pressure, hypertension.
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MedicineBlood pressureParticulatesMeta-analysisInternal medicinePrehypertensionChemistryOrganic chemistryAir Quality and Health ImpactsClimate Change and Health ImpactsCOVID-19 impact on air quality