Episode 26 Air pollution and CVD
How does the air we breathe affect cardiovascular health?
- 05-03-2026
- Circulatory Disease
- Podcast
Lecturer in Health Studies, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, UK
Clinical Content Manager, Springer Medicine
Around one in five cardiovascular deaths are attributable to environmental stressors, yet these are often overlooked.
Air pollution is perhaps the most prevalent, but how does it affect cardiovascular health? Dr. Anusha Seneviratne elaborates on the mechanisms, epidemiological evidence, and preventive measures.
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