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Effect of Pollution and Environmental Factors on Hypertension and CVD

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Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease in Asia

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Abstract

Environmental exposures such as ambient air pollution, household air pollution, green spaces and built environment, night light, noise, extremes of temperature, metals and metalloids are ubiquitous. In recent times, there have been several reports highlighting the adverse effects of these environmental exposures on health globally. This chapter reviews a variety of environmental exposures and their effects on hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Mechanisms through which these environmental exposures, especially air pollution, contribute to the development of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases are discussed. Furthermore, gaps in the literature are highlighted and policy recommendations suggested.

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Jaganathan, S., Prabhakaran, D. (2022). Effect of Pollution and Environmental Factors on Hypertension and CVD. In: Ram, C.V.S., Teo, B.W.J., Wander, G.S. (eds) Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease in Asia. Updates in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95734-6_7

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