Exposure to ambient particulate matter increases blood count parameters with potential to mediate a cardiovascular event: results from a population-based study in Portugal

In conclusion, we detected some sex-differential associations regarding the short and long-term effect of PM10 exposure on blood count parameters with potential to mediate a cardiovascular event, namely on the RDW parameter, that were never been described. It is uncertain whether changes in blood count parameters due to PM10 exposure constitute an adverse health outcome or it reflects only a normal immunity response. However, due to its potential to trigger cardiovascular events, it is essential to reduce PM10 levels exposure to protect the population ’s cardiovascular health.
Source: Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research