2017
DOI: 10.1590/1516-3180.2017.1351291216
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Green areas, clean air and cardiovascular health in the city of São Paulo

Abstract: This year of 2017 is the inaugural term for most mayors in Brazilian cities, including Mr. João Doria, in the largest city of Brazil, São Paulo. During the electoral period, debate on healthcare issues focused on access, either to medical care or to high-cost examinations. Mr. Doria prioritized access at primary healthcare units, so that people could undergo imaging examinations during the night with the claim of "no queues for examinations"! Mr. Doria's proposal was driven by marketers and not by a serious ev… Show more

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“…Additional actions are required, such as improving the built environment of the cities to enable physical activity 30 . Brazilian studies have shown that air pollution, few green areas and poor quality of urban infrastructure are still challenges 31 , 32 that affect the engagement of the population in physical activities 30 . Another necessary action is to direct actions to encourage the practice of physical activity among children 33 .…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Additional actions are required, such as improving the built environment of the cities to enable physical activity 30 . Brazilian studies have shown that air pollution, few green areas and poor quality of urban infrastructure are still challenges 31 , 32 that affect the engagement of the population in physical activities 30 . Another necessary action is to direct actions to encourage the practice of physical activity among children 33 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…PM exposure can induce stress associated with endothelial dysfunction and inflammatory reactions (Lotufo 2017 ; Kim et al 2019 ), due to the presence of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are unstable and extremely reactive molecules capable of transforming other molecules which they collide with, may have an occurrence linked to PM (Lee et al 2016 ). During the process of aerobic respiration, oxygen must be reduced, which allows four electrons to enter the end of the electron transport chain within the mitochondria.…”
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“…Among these actions, it is necessary a restructuring of macrostructural factors, such as adapting the environment of cities with the construction of squares and bicycle paths that allow the population to feel motivated to practice physical activity [25]. Brazilian researchers have shown that air pollution, few green areas and poor quality of urban infrastructure are still a challenge in Brazilian cities [26].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%