Table 2 Human studies linking air pollution exposure with atherosclerosis
From: Particulate matter and atherosclerosis: role of particle size, composition and oxidative stress
Study | Air pollutant | Evaluation of atherosclerosis | Major Findings | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kunzli et al | PM2.5 Ozone | CIMT | 5.9% increased in CIMT per every 10 μg PM2.5/m3 | [33] |
Hoffmann et al | PM2.5 Distance to major road | CACS | Increased CAC scores with shorter distances to a major road | [34] |
Diez Roux et al | PM10 PM2.5 | CIMT CACS BAI | 1-3% increase in CIMT per every 21 and 12.5 μg/m3 in PM10 and PM2.5 respectively | [35] |