Short-term exposure to most major air pollutants associated with increased risk of heart attack
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 16:00
in Health & Medicine
Short-term exposure (for up to 7 days) to all major air pollutants, with the exception of ozone, is significantly associated with an increased risk of heart attack, according to a review and meta-analysis of previous studies appearing in the February 15 issue of JAMA.