Association between ambient particulate matter concentrations and hospitalization for ischemic heart disease (120-125, ICD-10) in China: A multicity case-crossover study

摘要

Background: Ischemic heart disease is a serious cause of death. Ambient particulate matter pollution is similarly defined a national environmental issue in China. The objective of this study was to examine the association of particulate matter with hospital admissions for ischemic heart disease in 26 large Chinese cities.