Atherosclerotic process in taxi drivers occupationally exposed to air pollution and co-morbidities

The association of urinary polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon biomarkers and cardiovascular disease in the US population

“…Our results are consistent with findings from previous occupational studies which reported positive associations between exposure to PAHs, and ischemic heart diseases and cardiovascular mortality in occupations that include likely exposure to PAHs (10, 11, 20, 21). Xu et al used NHANES 2001–04 and reported a positive association between PAH biomarkers and self-reported CVD using logistic regression modes (22).…”

“…Epidemiological studies have found a positive association between biomarkers of PAH exposure and serum inflammatory markers of CVD (9). In addition, a positive association between occupational exposure to PAHs and CVD morbidity and mortality has been reported (10, 11). However it is not clear if exposure to PAHs is associated with cardiovascular disease in the general population.…”

Expression levels of circulating microRNAs‐126, ‐155, and ‐145 in Mexican women exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons through biomass fuel use

“…Also, PAHs are able to induce DNA damage in exposed humans (Torres‐Dosal et al, ; Jasso‐Pineda et al, ; Ledda et al, ). Of interest for the present study is the fact that recent research suggests exposure to PAHs could be an additional risk factor for impaired vascular health and atherogenic processes, which are events that gradually lead to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) (Brucker et al, ; Xu et al, ; Brucker et al, ; Feng et al, ; Deng et al, ; Ruiz‐Vera et al, ; Pruneda‐Alvarez et al, ; Ochoa‐Martinez et al, ).…”

Effects of air pollution on human health and practical measures for prevention in Iran

“…The sources of pollution vary from small unit of cigarettes and natural sources such as volcanic activities to large volume of emission from motor engines of automobiles and industrial activities. [12] Long-term effects of air pollution on the onset of diseases such as respiratory infections and inflammations, cardiovascular dysfunctions, and cancer is widely accepted;[3456] hence, air pollution is linked with millions of death globally each year. [789] A recent study has revealed the association between male infertility and air pollution.…”