Urban Air Pollution and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Adolescents and Young Adults
Journal
The Journal of Adolescent Health
Journal Volume
71
Journal Issue
2
Pages
233
Date Issued
2022-08
Author(s)
Abstract
The contribution of air pollution to subclinical atherosclerosis in a young population remains limited. This study aimed to assess whether long-term exposure to urban air pollutants increases carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in adolescents and young adults.
Subjects
Atherosclerosis; Carotid intima-media thickness; Nitrogen oxide; Particulate matter; Young population
Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
Type
journal article