PM_2.5 and Kidney Function: Long-Term Exposures May Lead to Modest Declines

摘要

E xposure to fine particulate matter (PM_2.5) is associated with cardiovascular health impacts including increased risk of irregular heartbeat and pulmonary embolism (arterial blockage). ¹ However, the relationship between PM_2.5 and renal function, an independent cardiovascular risk factor ^{2 , 3} and significant health metric in its own right, ^{4 , 5 , 6 , 7} is poorly understood. A new longitudinal study offers early evidence that PM_2.5 exposure is associated with lower kidney function and a higher rate of kidney function decline over time. ⁸