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Episode 26 Air pollution and CVD

How does the air we breathe affect cardiovascular health?

Guest:
Dr. Anusha Seneviratne

Lecturer in Health Studies, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, UK

Host:
Jas Healy

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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