Prospective Study of Ambient Particulate Matter Exposure and Risk of Pulmonary Embolism in the Nurses’ Health Study Cohort

Conclusions: We provide evidence that PM in the prior 1 and 12 months is associated with PE risk. Our results also suggest that women with underlying health conditions may be more susceptible to PE after PM exposure.

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Citation: Pun VC, Hart JE, Kabrhel C, Camargo CA Jr, Baccarelli AA, Laden F. Prospective Study of Ambient Particulate Matter Exposure and Risk of Pulmonary Embolism in the Nurses’ Health Study Cohort. Environ Health Perspect; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1408927.
Received: 5 July 2014
Accepted: 6 May 2015
Advance Publication: 8 May 2015
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Source: EHP Research - May 8, 2015 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sam Duvall Tags: Research Article Source Type: research