Exposure to Air Pollution Increases the Incidence of Hypertension and Diabetes in Black Women Living in Los Angeles

摘要

Multiple epidemiological studies have established a statistical association between exposure to air pollutants and incident cardiovascular (CV) disease. As part of the Black Women's Health Study (BWHS), investigators examined the association between chronic exposure to air pollution and the risk of incident diabetes mellitus and hypertension. This analysis suggests that exposure to chronic air pollutants, particularly those associated with automobile traffic, is related to an increased risk of both type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension.